Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO

Ara; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to guide systems through the RMF and ensure compliance with NIST SPs. You will review policies, categorize systems, and drive remediation for continuous monitoring, while supporting projects across AWS, Azure, and on‑prem environments.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance, a CompTIA Security+ certification, a BS or higher in a related field, and 8+ years with BS (6+ with MS).

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI security clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• BS or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with BS; 6+ years with MS.
• Willing to relocate to Raleigh, NC and work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Your daily tasks include reviewing policy, categorizing system and application, and performing remediation for projects in continuous monitoring.
• You will be supporting projects in multiple environments such as AWS, Azure or on-premises.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ACAS

RMF

Xacta

eMASS

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO

Job Category : Systems Development

Requisition Number : INFOR009895

• Posted : July 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

If you are looking for a career as a Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO and you are interested in designing, improving, and managing projects through the RMF then our Raleigh, NC division of ARA has an exciting opportunity worth considering. Not only will you solve challenging core problems, you’ll also be able to grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training in a wide range of related disciplines.

As a Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO you will be tasked with guiding systems or applications through the RMF process. You will be expected to understand NIST Special Publications and how they apply to the systems you are working on and how to implement requirements be it policy or informing system engineers as they build out a system or application.

What you’ll do as a Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO:

• Your daily tasks will be reviewing policy, categorizing system and application as well as performing remediation activities for projects that have entered continuous monitoring.
• You will be supporting projects in multiple environments such as Amazon Web Services, Azure or on Premise’s.

Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO Requirements:

• Current TS/SCI security clearance
• CompTIA Security certification required
• BS or higher in computer science, IT, engineering, applied mathematics, or a closely related field
• 8+ years relevant work experience with BS
• 6+ years relevant work experience with MS
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Relocation to Raleigh NC; this position involves minimal travel for collaboration with customers and partners.
• Willing to work onsite

Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO Preferences:

• Experience withcloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with tools such as Xacta and eMASS.

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Experience

Required

2-5 years:

Experience in working with the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework

8-10 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Comp TIA Security+

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