Information System Security Officer (ISSO) TS/SCI CI Poly

IBM

Boston (MA)

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USD 116,000 - 216,000

Full time

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Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to oversee RMF ATO planning, execution, and continuous monitoring for critical systems. You’ll partner with software and system architects to ensure security controls align with DoD/IC requirements.

In this role, you will lead risk management activities, coordinate across cross-functional teams, and develop security documentation to sustain authorization.

Qualifications

Must have lead experience for RMF ATO processes and security controls.
Self-starter capable of leading high-priority tasks independently.
Strong written and verbal communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Deep knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and DoD/IC authorization processes.
Security+ certification is required.
Experience with risk management, security control implementation, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and POA&M management.
Must hold a TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance on day 1.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and maintain RMF ATO activities to achieve and sustain an ATO.
Serve as the primary security lead for system security posture and collaborate with architects to ensure controls meet requirements.
Coordinate across cross-functional teams to develop security documentation and perform assessment activities.
Oversee risk management and continuous monitoring to ensure compliance of security controls.

Skills

RMF/ATO process

Security+ certification

Technical writing

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As the ISSO, you will complete the planning, execution, and maintenance of system accreditation and authorization activities to achieve and sustain an Authority to Operate (ATO) in accordance with NIST RMF, DoD, IC and agency specific requirements.

Serve as the primary security lead, responsible for activities for the security posture of the system to include working with the software and system architects to ensure the design meets security controls. Responsible for coordinating across cross-functional teams to develop and manage security documentation and perform assessment activities. Oversee risk management and continuous monitoring and ensuring implemented security controls meet compliance requirements.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Demonstrated experience leading one or more systems through the entire Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization to Operate (ATO) process.
Must be a self-starter comfortable with leading and executing a high-priority, high-visibiilty task
Requires the ability to work independently, possess strong technical writing, communication, project management and problem-solving skills to successfully deliver authorization objectives
Must possess strong knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, DoD & IC authorization processes
Must possess Security+ certification
Must have experience with risk management, security control implementation, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and POA&M management
Must possess a TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance on day 1

Preferred technical and professional experience

Experience with National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) accreditation and authorization processes and procedures
2+ years of experience supporting DoD IL4/IL5/IL6/IL7, or IC (ICD 503) authorization efforts.
2+ years of experience supporting cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and cloud security principles.
2+ years of experience supporting independent security assessments (e.g., 3PAO, FedRAMP, DoD, or internal assessments).
2+ years of experience leading cross-functional security initiatives, with CISSP and/or PMP certifications highly desirable

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Date posted

17-Aug-2026

Job ID

129195

City / Township / Village

Annapolis Junction, ALEXANDRIA, Chantilly, WASHINGTON, Reston, McLean, Herndon, Bethesda, Catonsville, Frederick, Ashburn

State / Province

Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia

Country

United States