Information System Security Officer
Core
Hands-on security practitioner responsible for day-to-day compliance execution, vulnerability management, and maintaining authorization portfolios for classified, closed, or air-gapped environments.
Role type
Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Builds
Compliance evidence and security controls for defense technology systems
Domain
Defense / Cybersecurity / Classified Infrastructure
Required skills
NIST RMF, JSIG, STIGs, vulnerability management, access controls, encryption strategies, incident response, risk assessments, audits, continuous monitoring, System Security Plans (SSP), POA&Ms, Authority to Operate (ATO)
Preferred skills
Splunk, DISA STIGs, SCC, Python, Powershell, Bash, Linux Red Hat, SELinux
Technologies
Splunk, DISA STIGs, SCC, Python, Powershell, Bash, Linux Red Hat, SELinux
Responsibilities
Run security scans and validate STIGs; manage access controls and encryption; investigate security events; maintain compliance evidence; tailor NIST 800-53 controls; conduct security risk assessments and audits; participate in Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes; lead incident response efforts; collaborate with government security officials.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
