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Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO) - Senior Consultant

US - VA, Springfield💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-26

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 compliance artifacts for federal systems

Domain

Federal Cybersecurity / Cloud Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

NIST 800-53 compliance, RMF/ATO processes, Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure), Threat modeling, Vulnerability management, SIEM integration, DevSecOps guidance, Security policy interpretation

Preferred skills

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

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Lead design of secure cloud architectures; Implement and validate NIST 800-53 controls; Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments; Oversee cloud configuration baselines; Support RMF engineering activities; Mentor junior ISSEs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship

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