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Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Arlington, VA💼 Full-time💰 $140,000–$140,000🗓 2026-06-10 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead a team to develop, manage, and maintain Information System Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages, supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and Authorization to Operate (ATO) for government customers.

Role type

Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Builds

ATO documentation, security control narratives, and continuous monitoring reports for DoD information systems

Domain

US Department of Defense / Cybersecurity Compliance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Team leadership, RMF process execution, NIST SP 800-53 Rev5, CNSSI 1253, eMASS/Xacta system management, Cloud platform familiarity (AWS/Azure/GCP), Air Force risk management policies, Executive communication

Preferred skills

Air Force A&A process knowledge, SIEM tools (Splunk/Elastic), DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals, Fast Track ATO methodologies

Technologies

eMASS, Xacta, AWS, Azure, Google GCP, Splunk, Elastic

Responsibilities

Create and maintain A&A packages including SSPs, SCTMs, and POA&Ms; Manage continuous monitoring activities including vulnerability scans and penetration test reports; Brief ISSMs/SCAs/AOs on cyber posture; Translate security controls into NIST control narratives; Lead a team of cyber individuals

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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