Senior Information Systems Security
Core
Overseeing and enhancing the security posture of enterprise information systems, ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations and organizational security policies.
Role type
Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Builds
Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, incident response activities
Domain
US Federal Government / Defense / National Security / Cloud Security (AWS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Federal information security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP), AWS cloud security, vulnerability management, incident response coordination, risk assessment, security control documentation, stakeholder liaison, security awareness training
Preferred skills
CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, Xacta, DevSecOps principles
Technologies
AWS, Xacta, SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, endpoint protection
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain ATO packages by documenting security controls and conducting risk assessments; Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for on-premises and AWS cloud environments; Coordinate incident response, including analysis, reporting, remediation, and stakeholder communication; Serve as liaison with internal and external entities to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness; Oversee security awareness training initiatives; Maintain detailed documentation for security controls, audits, system authorization artifacts, and remediation activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership capabilities
