Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) L1 - TS/SCI with Poly required

Emtakllc; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emtakllc in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 1 (TS/SCI with Poly) to safeguard mission-critical systems within the Intelligence Community. You will apply RMF processes, maintain security posture, and ensure compliance across security controls.

The role requires DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification, active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly, and hands-on experience with RMF lifecycle, ATOs, and documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, SPFs, BIAs, CMPs, AARs, CPs, SARs,

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of ISSO experience on programs/contracts of similar scope.
• Experience with RMF, security controls, and security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, SPFs, BIAs, CMPs, AARs, CPs, SARs, RARs).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; four additional years of ISSO experience may substitute for the degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required and DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification.

Skills

RMF knowledge

RMF lifecycle understanding

Security documentation

Collaborating with admins/owners

DoD 8570 IAT Level I

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

LATTEART

XACTA

BISCOTTI

WATCHCAT

STE

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) L1 - TS/SCI with Poly required

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support mission-critical systems within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), security compliance, and maintaining the security posture of classified information systems.

Required Technical Skills:

• RMF and RMF tools such as LATTEART, XACTA, BISCOTTI, WATCHCAT, and STE
• Compliance and configuration scanning tools
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 3/5 and NIST SP 800-37
• Understanding of the complete RMF lifecycle, including Authority to Operate (ATO), Security Controls, and Continuous Monitoring
• Experience developing and maintaining security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, SPFs, BIAs, CMPs, AARs, CPs, SARs, and RARs
• Experience collaborating with System Administrators, System Owners, and supporting privileged user oversight

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as an ISSO supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Experience with current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques/tools
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (four additional years of ISSO experience may be substituted for the degree)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (or higher) required
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required