CareerPlan

Information Systems Security Officer

PA - MechanicsburgFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Support a Department of War (DOW) agency in a contractor environment for cybersecurity and risk management by ensuring information systems comply with DOW cybersecurity requirements and authorization standards.

Role type

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Builds

Secure DOW information systems and maintain compliance with federal and DOW policies

Domain

Federal Government Contracting / Cybersecurity / Risk Management

Required skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle support, System security authorization and accreditation, Continuous monitoring program management, Access control and identity management, Vulnerability assessment and remediation coordination, Security compliance reporting, User provisioning and access reviews, Security control validation, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) management, DOW cybersecurity policy knowledge

Preferred skills

NIST SP 800-37 expertise, DOW Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CCSRG) knowledge, RBAC and Privileged Access Management experience

Technologies

RMF, NIST SP 800-37, DOW Cybersecurity Frameworks, CCSRG, RBAC, IAM tools, Continuous Monitoring Dashboards

Responsibilities

Support system categorization and conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, Assist with RMF lifecycle implementation and execution, Support system accreditation and security authorization activities, Ensure compliance with DOW cybersecurity policies and standards, Monitor information systems and support continuous monitoring activities, Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic access reviews, Track and coordinate remediation of security vulnerabilities, Collaborate with system owners and Authorizing Officials, Support security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews, Maintain security documentation and artifacts, Develop reports and metrics on cybersecurity compliance

Seniority

Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC