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Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO) - Senior Consultant

US - VA, SpringfieldFull-time2026-08-11 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Senior Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO) acting as technical and compliance lead for federal initiatives, guiding system owners through RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring.

Role type

Senior IC Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

Builds

Secure cloud architectures and authorization packages for federal systems

Domain

Federal Cybersecurity / Cloud Security

Required skills

NIST 800-53 compliance, Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure), RMF/ATO processes, Threat modeling, SIEM integration, DevSecOps guidance, Security controls implementation

Preferred skills

CISSP, CRISC, CAP, CISA, Python/PowerShell scripting, PMP, Network security, Cryptography

Technologies

AWS, Azure, Splunk, Nessus, Sentinel, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, SCAP, ACAS

Responsibilities

Lead design of secure cloud architectures, Implement and validate NIST security controls, Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments, Oversee cloud configuration baselines, Support RMF engineering activities, Mentor junior ISSEs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC