Information Security Officer I - RMF & ATO Expert

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners seeks an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support information assurance programs across systems and environments. You will help implement security policies, maintain posture, and support RMF-based authorization and continuous monitoring.

The ideal candidate has RMF experience, DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (or higher), and at least 5 years in an ISSO-like role, collaborating with admins and engineers to meet security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field; 4 years ISSO substitute possible.
• Minimum 5 years in ISSO or related role.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level I certification or higher.
• Experience with RMF, ATO, controls, and continuous monitoring.
• Hands-on RMF tools usage and security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of information security policies and standards.
• Maintain operational security posture of systems and programs.
• Perform vulnerability and risk assessments to aid system authorization.
• Support RMF-based security authorization and continuous monitoring.
• Prepare SSPs, POA&Ms, BIAs, CMPs, AARs, CPs, SARs, and RARs.
• Manage security impact of system changes and configuration management.
• Evaluate security solutions for NIST compliance.
• Analyze scans and coordinate remediation with admins and owners.
• Support privileged access oversight and account management.
• Maintain system records of hardware, software, and network components.
• Assist ISSMs and senior staff in day-to-day operations.

Skills

RMF processes

Vulnerability assessment

Security operations

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

RMF tools

Vulnerability scanners

SSPs/POA&Ms

NIST 800-53/800-37 familiarity

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners seeks an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support information assurance programs across systems and environments. You will help implement security policies, maintain posture, and support RMF-based authorization and continuous monitoring.

The ideal candidate has RMF experience, DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (or higher), and at least 5 years in an ISSO-like role, collaborating with admins and engineers to meet security requirements.