Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III

Piper Companies; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III in a hybrid role with mandatory on-site days. You will support RMF and security authorization activities, manage documentation, and coordinate assessments across DoD programs.

The role offers growth in cybersecurity leadership and direct impact on risk posture. Qualified candidates have 8+ years in cybersecurity with RMF/A&A, eMASS/VRAM experience, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cybersecurity with RMF/A&A experience.
• Experience with eMASS, VRAM and continuous monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of DoD policies, NIST standards, STIGs.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• IAM Level II certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM, CASP+, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support ISSMs in executing cybersecurity compliance, RMF, and authorization activities.
• Manage security documentation (Security Plans, POA&Ms, eMASS records, continuous monitoring).
• Coordinate security control assessments and vulnerability remediation.
• Analyze vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks; provide recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with DoD policies and security requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

RMF/A&A experience

eMASS

VRAM

Vulnerability management

NIST/STIG compliance

Security assessments

Continuous monitoring

DoD cybersecurity policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

eMASS

VRAM

POA&M management

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III to support a company focused on modernizing Department of Defense acquisition and sustainment processes through secure, digital transformation initiatives. This position is hybrid with one mandatory on-site day per week, with additional on-site attendance required for meetings or classified work. The ISSO III will serve as a key cybersecurity professional supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, security authorization efforts, and continuous monitoring initiatives across mission-critical environments. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence cybersecurity posture and risk management decisions supporting critical national defense programs.

Responsibilities for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III include:

• Support Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) in executing cybersecurity compliance, RMF, and authorization activities
• Manage system security documentation including Security Plans, POA&Ms, eMASS records, and continuous monitoring requirements
• Coordinate security control assessments, vulnerability remediation efforts, and annual security reviews
• Analyze vulnerabilities, security events, and cybersecurity risks while providing recommendations to leadership
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, STIGs, NIST guidance, and security authorization requirements throughout the system lifecycle

Required Qualifications for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III include:

• 8+ years of cybersecurity, security authorization, or RMF/A&A experience with at least 5+ years supporting RMF processes
• Experience with eMASS, VRAM, vulnerability management tools, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, NIST standards, STIGs, risk analysis, and security compliance requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related STEM field
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
• Current IAM Level II certification required (Security+, CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CAP, GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP, or equivalent)

Compensation for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III include:

Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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