Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

The Swift Group, LLC; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 49,996 - 290,004; Full time

Job summary

The Swift Group is hiring an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our Laurel, MD team. The ISSO will support secure government environments and maintain the security posture of assigned systems, programs, and enclaves, enforcing DoD and NIST RMF requirements.

Responsibilities include RMF activities, system security documentation, vulnerability assessments, and collaboration with engineering to remediate issues throughout the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Ten years of ISSO experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I certification required.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or four years of substituted ISSO experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational security posture of assigned information systems and ensure policy compliance.
• Support RMF activities, including security authorization and accreditation efforts.
• Prepare and maintain SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, SRTMs, and authorization packages.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve security findings and maintain lifecycle compliance.
• Manage configuration changes and assess security impact of changes.

Skills

RMF experience

Vulnerability assessment

Configuration management

Encryption techniques

Security policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Four additional years ISSO experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree

Job description

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission‑driven and employee‑focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join a growing team in Laurel, MD.

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support secure government environments and maintain the operational security posture of assigned systems, programs, and enclaves. The ISSO will be responsible for implementing and enforcing information security policies, managing system security throughout the lifecycle, supporting authorization activities, and ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST RMF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational security posture of assigned information systems and ensure compliance with established security policies, standards, and procedures
• Support and manage the security aspects of systems through day‑to‑day security operations
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Manage configuration changes to systems and assess the security impact of those changes
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including security authorization and accreditation efforts
• Prepare, review, and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Security Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs), and authorization packages
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with requirements for processing classified information
• Support configuration management of security‑related hardware, software, and firmware
• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to resolve security findings and maintain compliance throughout the system lifecycle

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity

Experience In At Least Two (2) Of The Following

• Current security tools
• Hardware/software security implementation
• Communication protocols
• Encryption techniques and tools
• Experience supporting system security, change management, RMF, security authorization, and configuration management activities
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) additional years of ISSO experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I (or higher) certification required
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00 Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.