Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - TSSCI

HRUCKUS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HRUCKUS is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI to support the DON SAP IT program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC. The role monitors, assesses, and maintains RMF-compliant security controls to ensure systems meet requirements.

The ISSO collaborates with ISSE and engineering teams, conducts vulnerability assessments, supports authorization processes, and maintains security documentation while aligning with federal regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 6 years of Cyber Security work experience, may replace a degree.
• ISSO experience in large IT programs.
• Experience with Scrum methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Nessus, Splunk, STIGS, and SCAP tools.
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RMF documentation and artifacts.
• Assess and integrate security controls with ISSE and engineering teams.
• Monitor security posture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct security assessments and audits and recommend mitigations.
• Review and maintain security-related documentation and policies.
• Support security authorization and accreditation processes.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Cyber Security

Scrum

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Multitasking

DoD 8570.1-M IAT II

Tools

Nessus (ACAS)

Splunk

STIGS

SCAP tools

Job description

Veteran Firm Seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI for a Onsite Assignment in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI role in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC

The ideal candidate is a Washington, DC resident with an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification, and 6 years of Cyber Security experience, along with proficiency in tools like Nessus and Splunk.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary:

HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI to support the DON SAP IT program by monitoring, assessing, and maintaining security controls to ensure systems strictly meet Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.

Position Description:

The ISSO will collaborate closely with the ISSE and engineering teams to integrate security controls, conduct vulnerability assessments, manage the continuous security posture of enterprise systems, and support authorization and accreditation processes in compliance with federal laws and regulations.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts, ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems.
• Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls, providing security guidance for design and implementation efforts.
• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems, ensuring that security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations.
• Conduct security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture.
• Review and maintain security-related documentation, ensuring all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies.
• Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations and assisting in the creation of security policies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 6 years of Cyber Security work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree
• Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program.
• Experience with Scrum methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Nessus (ACAS), Splunk, STIGS, and SCAP tools.
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP).

Desired Qualifications

• ITILv4 Foundation Certification.
• Experience with ServiceNow.
• Proficiency with eMASS and Xacta.
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or CISM).
• 2 to 5 years with BS/BA or 0 to 2 years with MS/MA/MBA or 8 to 10 years with no degree.
• 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD

Details

Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS SCI

Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC

Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Salary Range: $116,000 - $140,000