Senior Information System Security Officer

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical premiums covered

3 weeks PTO plus 11 holidays

401k match

Cell phone and home internet reimburse

Training and certifications

Job summary

True Zero Technologies in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Senior ISSO to serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for assigned information systems across the system lifecycle.

You will lead RMF activities, coordinate with officials and stakeholders, and develop SSPs and authorization artifacts, while mentoring junior staff and supporting audits. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a veteran-owned firm focused on people-first technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years as an ISSO or supporting RMF/A&A programs.
• Demonstrated experience with all phases of the NIST RMF.
• Experience preparing SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and contingency planning docs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for assigned information systems across the lifecycle.
• Lead RMF activities for initial and ongoing authorization, annual assessments, and continuous monitoring.
• Coordinate with System Owners, Authorizing Officials, stakeholders, engineers, and government personnel.
• Develop, maintain, and update SSPs and authorization artifacts.
• Track vulnerabilities, POA&Ms, risk decisions, and remediation actions.
• Support annual security assessments, SCAs, and audits (internal/external).
• Mentor junior ISSOs and promote RMF process consistency.

Skills

NIST RMF knowledge

SSP/SAR/POA&M documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

JCAM

eMASS

ServiceNow GRC

Archer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for assigned information systems throughout the system lifecycle
• Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities supporting initial authorization, ongoing authorization, annual assessments, and continuous monitoring
• Coordinate with System Owners, Authorizing Officials, business stakeholders, engineering teams, and Government personnel
• Develop, maintain, and continuously update System Security Plans (SSPs), security documentation, and authorization artifacts
• Track vulnerabilities, POA&Ms, risk acceptance decisions, and remediation activities
• Support annual security assessments, Security Control Assessments (SCAs), and internal/external audits
• Mentor junior ISSOs and support consistent application of RMF processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience as an ISSO or supporting Federal RMF and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) programs
• Demonstrated experience with all phases of the NIST Risk Management Framework
• Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, NIST SP 800-53A, and FISMA
• Experience preparing SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and contingency planning documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other Federal civilian agencies
• Experience with JCAM, eMASS, ServiceNow GRC, or Archer
• Experience supporting cloud-based systems or High Value Assets (HVAs)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust implementation and continuous monitoring
• Certifications such as CGRC, CISSP, CAP, CISM, Security+, or PMP

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 100% of medical premiums covered
• 3 weeks of PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• 401k with 100% match on the first 4%
• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and home internet
• Investment in training and certifications

About the Company

True Zero Technologies is a veteran-owned small business dedicated to the purposeful enablement of people and technology. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, True Zero focuses on delivering top-tier services through a people-first approach.