CareerPlan

Information Security Systems Officer - DoW/HOH SkillBridge 2027

US - VA, McLeanFull-time$85k–$141k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead design and engineering of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments while guiding system owners through RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring activities.

Role type

Senior Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

Builds

Secure cloud architectures, authorization packages, and compliance artifacts for federal initiatives

Domain

Federal Cybersecurity / Cloud Security

Required skills

Cloud architecture design, NIST 800-53 implementation, RMF/ATO processes, SIEM integration, Vulnerability management, Security control validation, Cloud configuration baselines, DevSecOps guidance, Threat modeling, Technical mentorship

Preferred skills

Top Secret clearance, Master's in Cybersecurity/IT, CISSP/CRISC/CAP/CISA certifications, Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash), Network security, Cryptography, Identity management, PMP/SAFe

Technologies

AWS, Azure, Splunk, Nessus, Sentinel, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, SCAP, ACAS, CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

Lead design and engineering of secure cloud architectures, Implement and validate NIST 800-53 security controls, Conduct cloud threat modeling and risk assessments, Oversee cloud configuration baselines using STIGs and CIS Benchmarks, Drive cloud vulnerability and compliance efforts, Support RMF engineering activities, Mentor junior ISSEs and act as technical escalation point

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC