Information System Security Officer, Senior
Core
Lead system security compliance, authorization, and continuous monitoring for federal systems to ensure they meet cybersecurity requirements.
Role type
Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Builds
Secure federal systems and compliance documentation
Domain
Federal Cybersecurity / DoD
Required skills
NIST 800-53 controls, RMF, System Authorization (ATO), Continuous Monitoring, Security Tooling (Nessus, Splunk, Guardium, WebInspect, NMAP), Cloud Security, Risk Management, Team Leadership
Preferred skills
Mentoring security teams, High-visibility federal program experience
Technologies
Tenable Nessus, Splunk, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, NMAP, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Responsibilities
Lead documentation, testing, and review of system security controls; Ensure full system boundary definition and technology inventory; Oversee implementation of NIST 800-53 controls; Drive system authorization (ATO) efforts; Manage system lifecycle including decommissioning; Establish continuous monitoring processes; Advise stakeholders on risks and remediation; Mentor junior ISSOs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership
