Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Canvas; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a security professional to lead information systems security for DoD-related networks at a U.S. Air Force base in Florida. The role involves managing ATO packages, conducting audits, and maintaining SSP/POAMs.

Responsibilities include continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation with ACAS, applying NIST SP 800-53 controls, and ensuring compliance with STIGs/SRGs and DoD directives.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing information systems security controls per RMF.
• Ability to conduct regular security audits and verify policy compliance.
• Experience developing and updating Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and manage ATO packages and system records in eMASS.
• Execute continuous monitoring and review audit logs for vulnerabilities.
• Apply NIST SP 800-53 controls and verify STIG/SRG compliance.
• Scan for vulnerabilities with ACAS and coordinate remediation.
• Identify, report, and track cybersecurity incidents and data spills per directives.
• Draft and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and POAMs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of RMF lifecycle and related USAF guidance.

Skills

Information Security

Audit

ATO Management

RMF Lifecycle

NIST SP 800-53

STIGs & SRGs

ACAS

Incident Response

SSP/POAM

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

Job description

• Under general direction, this role carries out all phases of information systems/networks security program that involves access to computers and computerized data enabling company to meet contractual requirements for networks security.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.
• Develop, update, and manage Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages. Navigate and maintain system records within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Execute continuous monitoring strategies. Review audit logs, analyze vulnerability scans, and verify system configuration baselines remain intact.
• Implement, enforce, and assess NIST SP 800-53 security controls. Apply and verify Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Utilize the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to scan for, identify, and coordinate the remediation of system vulnerabilities.
• Identify, report, and track cybersecurity incidents and data spills in accordance with USAF and DoW incident response directives.
• Draft, review, and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), continuous tracking of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and system-specific operating procedures.
• Deep understanding of the NIST RMF lifecycle, DoDI 8510.01, and USAF-specific guidance (e.g., AFI 17-101, Risk Management Framework for Air Force Information Technology).