Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Senior

AnaVation, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Competitive pay

Paid leave & holidays

Tuition assistance

Life/AD&D

Job summary

AnaVation, LLC is seeking a senior-level ISSO to lead RMF activities for a new digital evidence platform supporting a Federal Government client. The role can be performed remotely with occasional travel to Washington, DC.

You will prepare a full accreditation package to obtain ATT/ATO and serve as the primary security liaison for system owners and assessors. Required is a deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, RMF packaging, and hands-on experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelors in cybersecurity or IA required.
• 10+ years of ISSO/security compliance experience.
• Must have Public Trust; US citizenship required.
• Deep knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and related controls.
• Experience in RMF documentation: SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF activities for the system including categorization, selection, implementation, assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring.
• Oversee NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls across technical, operational and management domains.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, incident response plans, and monitoring strategies.
• Coordinate security control assessments, tests, vulnerability scans and audits.
• Guide engineering teams on security control implementations and Rev 5 baselines.

Skills

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

RMF packages

AOs liaison

Cloud environments

SIEMs

Vulnerability scanners

Identity governance

Documentation quality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity/Info Assurance

Tools

SIEMs

Vulnerability Scanners

Endpoint protection

Identity governance

Configuration management

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a Senior-level ISSO to support a newly-awarded contract. The selected candidate must be able to excel as the sole ISSO to prepare a full accreditation package to quickly obtain ATT/ATO for a new digital evidence platform in support of our Federal Government client. This is a full-time position that can be performed remotely with occasional travel to Washington DC as needed.

What you will be doing

• Lead all RMF activities for the assigned system, including Categorization, Selection, Implementation, Assessment, Authorization, and Continuous Monitoring.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and validation of NIST 800-53 Rev 5 security and privacy controls across technical, operational, and management domains.
• Develop, maintain, and update key security artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, Incident Response Plans, and Continuous Monitoring strategies.
• Coordinate and support security control assessments (SCAs), penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and compliance audits.
• Guide engineering teams on implementing and documenting new or updated security controls, ensuring they align with Rev 5 enhancements and control baselines.
• Evaluate system changes, architecture updates, and new integrations for security impact and required control modifications.
• Lead risk assessments, document findings, and track remediation through POA&Ms management.
• Manage continuous monitoring activities, including log review, vulnerability management, patch tracking, and configuration baseline validation.
• Serve as the primary security liaison for system owners, internal stakeholders, external assessors, and authorizing officials (AOs).
• Assist in developing security control inheritance strategies from enterprise common controls, and ensure proper documentation and alignment.
• Mentor junior ISSOs and analysts in RMF, control interpretation, documentation quality, and security best practices.
• Stay current on updates to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, 800-37, 800-30, and emerging federal cybersecurity guidance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity or Information Assurance
• 10+ years of relevant, hands-on experience in an ISSO or security compliance role
• Clearance:
  • Public Trust; US Citizenship is required
• Other Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls, enhancements, baselines, and assessment procedures.
  • Hands-on experience managing RMF packages and maintaining ongoing authorization.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, networks, operating systems, identity platforms, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Experience producing and maintaining SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Continuous Monitoring Plans, and supporting RMF documentation.
  • Familiarity with security tools such as SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, identity governance platforms, and configuration management solutions.
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing with system owners, engineers, auditors, and executive leadership.
  • Ability to articulate control requirements and translate them into technical implementations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, regulated industries, or FedRAMP systems.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-30 (Risk Assessment), 800-37 (RMF), 800-53A (Control Assessments), and 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring).
• Experience working in hybrid or cloud-native environments with security control inheritance patterns.
• Background in DevSecOps or automated compliance tooling.

Please note: The listed salary range reflects our market-based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate's skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.