Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Core
Oversee security posture and compliance readiness of assigned information systems for highly regulated government environments, serving as the primary security and compliance point of contact.
Role type
Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Builds
Security compliance and authorization readiness for federal IT environments
Domain
Cybersecurity, Government Compliance (FedRAMP, GovRAMP, DoD)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
System authorization activities, System Security Plans development, NIST SP 800-53 controls, FedRAMP/GovRAMP/DoD requirements, Plans of Action and Milestones management, continuous monitoring, cloud architecture understanding, vulnerability management, incident response, project management
Preferred skills
FedRAMP High/GovRAMP High/DoD Impact Level 5 experience, cloud-native SaaS and AWS architectures, automated compliance tools, NIST SP 800-37/800-53A/FIPS 199/200, SOC 2/ISO 27001, third-party assessments, CISSP/CISM/CAP/CGRC/Security+/CCSP certifications
Technologies
AWS, AI-enabled tools (Claude, ChatGPT)
Responsibilities
Serve as ISSO for assigned systems; maintain system architecture and security controls understanding; develop and maintain security documentation (SSPs, control narratives, PoA&M); support authorization activities (ATO, continuous monitoring); coordinate control implementation with technical teams; manage remediation tracking; support incident response and tabletop exercises; evaluate security findings and risks; ensure compliance with data classification and access control requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
