308 - Senior Information Systems Security Officer

ARSIEM Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 148,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

ARSIEM Corporation seeks a Lead Information System Security Officer to support the Signals Analysis Division. This role focuses on maintaining compliance and enhancing the security posture of mission systems through the Risk Management Framework. Located in Fort Meade, MD, this position involves managing Security Plans, continuous network monitoring, and ensuring operational security for systems. Candidates must possess relevant experience and educational credentials, with an emphasis on security architecture and risk management principles.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Referral bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's or 6 years with a Master's.
• Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification is required.
• Experience as an ISSO focused on security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage 8-10 System Security Plans (SSPs) for government systems.
• Conduct regular audits to maintain security compliance.
• Support continuous network monitoring to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Skills

Defense-in-Depth principles

network security architecture

enterprise security architecture

NIST 800-53 principles

risk management

excellent written communication

oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

high school diploma/GED

Associate's degree or military coursework

Job description

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. Weprovide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEMhas an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is looking for a self-starting, motivated individual to be the Lead Information System Security Officer supporting the Signals Analysis Division with maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of critical mission systems via the Risk Management Framework. This position will support one of our government clients in Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

• Manage 8-10 System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems.
• Support continuous network monitoring to detect and correct areas of security non-compliance, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and other risks.
• Follow consistent security processes and participate in the information systems' continuous monitoring program.
• Perform regular audits of information systems.
• Assist the information systems security manager in preparing the information system for periodic reaccreditation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as an ISSO with emphasis on Defense-in-Depth principles, network, and enterprise security architecture.
• Experience applying the principles of the NIST 800-53, including the procedures in the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Familiarity with STE/STN requirements
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• An Associate's degree or 18 semesters of hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field, plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED, plus 12 years of relevant experience, may be considered.
• Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

$148,000 - $166,000 a year

The ARSIEM pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

Benefits:

For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

https://www.arsiem.com/careers/

Original Posting Date:

2025-06-05

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $5,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we can place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches six months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.