Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

HRUCKUS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HRUCKUS is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI for an onsite assignment at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC. The role emphasizes RMF implementation, vulnerability assessments, and ongoing security posture management within DoD/IC environments.

The candidate must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, possess 6 years of cyber security experience, and have proven ISSO capabilities across large enterprise IT programs, including familiarity

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• 6 years of Cyber Security experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree.
• Proven ISSO experience in a large-scale DoD/IC IT program.
• Experience with Scrum methodologies and RMF processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in RMF documentation and artifact development.
• Collaborate with ISSE and engineering teams to integrate security controls.
• Monitor and manage the security posture of enterprise systems.
• Conduct security assessments and audits; propose mitigations.
• Support security authorization and accreditation processes and documentation.

Skills

Cyber security

Scrum

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Nessus/ACAS

Splunk

STIGs/SCAP tools

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

Veteran Firm Seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI for a Onsite Assignment in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI role in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC

The ideal candidate is a Washington, DC resident with an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification, and 6 years of Cyber Security experience, along with proficiency in tools like Nessus and Splunk.

Executive Summary:

HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI to support the DON SAP IT program by monitoring, assessing, and maintaining security controls to ensure systems strictly meet Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.

Position Description:

The ISSO will collaborate closely with the ISSE and engineering teams to integrate security controls, conduct vulnerability assessments, manage the continuous security posture of enterprise systems, and support authorization and accreditation processes in compliance with federal laws and regulations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts, ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems.


• Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls, providing security guidance for design and implementation efforts.


• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems, ensuring that security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations.


• Conduct security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture.


• Review and maintain security-related documentation, ensuring all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies.


• Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations and assisting in the creation of security policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.


• 6 years of Cyber Security work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree


• Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program.


• Experience with Scrum methodologies.


• Strong written and verbal communication.


• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Teamwork and collaboration.


• Organizational and multitasking skills.


• Proficiency with Nessus (ACAS), Splunk, STIGS, and SCAP tools.

Desired Qualifications:

• ITILv4 Foundation Certification.


• Experience with ServiceNow.


• Proficiency with eMASS and Xacta.


• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or CISM).


• 2 to 5 years with BS/BA or 0 to 2 years with MS/MA/MBA or 8 to 10 years with no degree.


• 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD

Details:

Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI

Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC

Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility