Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III

Abacus Technology; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide security and information assurance support for the Air Force Intranet Control III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This full-time role requires active RMF experience, TI/SCI access, and leadership in security assessments and A&A processes.

The candidate will manage RMF workflows, prepare technical reports, and supervise security personnel to ensure DoD policies and PPS compliance are met across

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cyber security or information assurance roles, with at least 3 years RMF support.
• Must hold one of IAM II certifications (CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSLC).

Responsibilities

• Perform security analysis of environments, threats, and interfaces to ensure compliance with industry and government standards.
• Implement RMF A&A processes for new and existing systems.
• Maintain ATO/ATC and coordinate actions from POA&M to sustain compliance.
• Develop MOUs, ISA, and risk acceptance letters as required.
• Develop ISCM strategy and monitor changes to maintain security posture.
• Audit systems to ensure security posture integrity and document compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments, coordinate incident response, and recommend mitigations.
• Supervise development/deployment of program information security across all systems.

Skills

Security analysis

RMF expertise

Information assurance

Strong communication

US citizenship with TS/SCI

Education

HS diploma or GED

CAP/CGRC certification

CISM/CISSP/CISSP-ISSMP/GSLC certifications

Tools

NESSUS

ACAS

DISA STIGs

eMASS

PPS/DoD CAL data

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide security and information assurance support for the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) III Support program at Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Perform security analysis of operational and development environments, threats, vulnerabilities and internal interfaces to define and assess compliance with accepted industry and government standards.
• Implement the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes under the Risk Managed Framework (RMF) for new and existing information systems.
• Maintain a current authorization to operate (ATO), and approval to connect (ATC) (if required), and in implementing corrective actions identified in the plan of action and milestones.
• Facilitate development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA) and Risk Acceptance Letters.
• Develop an Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy and monitor any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment to maintain compliance.
• Audit systems to ensure security posture integrity.
• Conduct assessments and test/analysis data to document state of compliance with security requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and investigations, recommend implementation of risk mitigations, and coordinate incident response activities.
• Conduct periodic hardware/software inventory assessments.
• Supervise the development and deployment of program information security for all program systems to meet the program and enterprise requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Manage assigned team to facilitate effective execution of the RMF.
• Coordinate and participate in security assessments and audits.
• Prepare, review, and present technical reports and briefings.
• Register, maintain, verify, submit exceptions, conduct annual review, or decommission systems ports, protocols, and services (PPS) as necessary to ensure compliance with the DoD PPS Category Assurance List (CAL) and DoD PPS Vulnerability Assessment reports.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in a cyber security or information assurance role including at least 3 years supporting the RMF. HS diploma or GED. Must hold one of the following IAM II certifications: CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, and/or GSLC. Must hold the CAP or Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CGRC) certification. Must have participated in training for DISA ACAS Supervisor and Operator and DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS). Additional certifications such as CCNA or Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate preferred. Experience with DoD cybersecurity policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF): e.g. NIST SP 800 series, CNSSI 1253. Experience as an information system security officer (ISSO) or information system security manager (ISSM) supporting classified programs. Experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cybersecurity compliance. Experience utilizing security relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include: NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, Audit Tools, ESS, eMASS, PPS. Outstanding communication skills across all levels of the organization. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI Access (TS/SCI).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled