Information Systems Security Officer| ISSO2| TS/SCI w/ MD POLY Security Clearance required

Power3 Solutions; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 181,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid time

Eleven paid holidays

401k with 4% employer contributions

Annual bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Education and Training budget

Technical Certification budget

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Amazon Prime Membership Reimbursement

Birthday Club

Capstone Swag

Job summary

Capstone Technology Partners seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Hanover, MD. The role focuses on security architecture, RMF accreditation, and ICAM projects to support system authorization and ongoing compliance.

The ISSO will shepherd SSPs, ATOs, and continuous monitoring, coordinating with ISSM/DAOs and developers. A TS/SCI with MD polygraph clearance is required, along with related certifications and a technical degree.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with MD polygraph clearance is required.
• Ten years of relevant work experience; four years may substitute for a degree.
• Must have IAM Level 1 CWIP or one of the listed baseline certifications.
• Experience with RMF and SSP development, ATO processes and C&A tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture and systems engineering for ICAM projects.
• Prepare SSPs and advise on achieving ATOs and RMF accreditation.
• Coordinate with ISSM/DAOs to maintain accreditation across systems.
• Review and ensure proper documentation in RMF artifacts and scans.
• Oversee software patches and enforce information security policies.

Skills

ICAM

RMF

NIST 800-53

System accreditation

C&A process

Security posture

Vulnerability management

Communication with stakeholders

Task tracking tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

IAM Level 1 CWIP certification

One of baseline certifications (CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+CE, HCISPP, CASP+CE, CISM, CISSP)

Tools

Jira

Redmine

ServiceNow

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer| ISSO2| TS/SCI w/ MD POLY Security Clearance required

• Hanover, MD

Information Systems Security Officer
Salary Range:$181- 210K
Location: Hanover, MD
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with MD polygraph

About US:

Capstone Technology Partners delivers mission-ready cybersecurity, engineering, and AI-enhanced software solutions for federal defense clients. We combine deep technical expertise with a people-first culture to help modernize securely, accelerate capability delivery, and strengthen operational resilience. Our work supports DoW, with proven experience in ICAM, Zero Trust, cloud-native engineering, and secure Agile development.

Capstone is built on Collaboration, Culture, Connection, and Community. Values that guide every engagement and every mission we support. We deliver secure, scalable solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of our clients’ operations.

The ISSOwill be responsible for security architecture and systems engineering supporting ICAM projects. The ISSO will provide guidance to the team to support system accreditation (IATT and ATO).

ISSO tasks include:

• Prepare system security plan (SSP) and provide recommendations to assist in obtaining ATOs.

• Identify, develop (either directly, or in coordination with applicable experts), review and incorporate common artifacts found in an RMF accreditation package such as: system architecture and boundaries, hardware and software lists, risk assessment reports, POA&Ms, data flows, and other necessary system, network, and application documentation.

• Work with ISSM and DAOs to ensure systems obtain and maintain accreditation.

• Verify package submissions have met the threshold for approval such as: C&A Package for System Reauthorization, SAR Findings, CTO’s, POA&Ms, and System Security Plans (SSPs).

• Apply continuous monitoring techniques to evaluate the systems security posture.

• Create tasking for developers and system administrators as changes and patching are required.

• Oversee the implementation of software patches to maintain the security posture of the organization.

• Responsible for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.

• Familiarity with the use of vulnerability scanning and assessment tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus) necessary to identify and document compliance.

• Review Audit Logs on a weekly basis.

• Perform Data transfers on a weekly basis driving from CACI Hanover Office to Ft. Meade.

• Maintain and report assessment and authorization statuses and issues in accordance with organizational guidance.

• Understand the PRIVAC process. Support personnel with new PRIVAC requests and extensions.

• Experience with:
  • The ICD 503/NIST 800-53 certification and accreditation process
  • The Risk Management Framework
  • Developing and maintaining SSPs
  • IAVA review and handling
  • Interpreting Security Scan results
  • Interfacing with System Administrators and Software Engineers
  • Task tracking systems (e.g. Jira, Redmine, ServiceNow)
• Understands:
  • Public Key Infrastructure-based authentication
  • A variety of security policies, especially within the IC
  • fundamentals of technical security risk assessment
  • Understands how to perform analysis of alternatives
• Able to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to management and other stakeholders.

Required:

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• This position has been designated as requiring IAM Level 1 CWIP certification and requires one of the following baseline certifications to qualify
  • CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+CE, HCISPP, CASP+CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CCISO
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Ten (10) years of relevant work experience. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
    • At least four (4) years of this experience must be as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Benefits:

  Offering a very competitive benefits package because we care about our employees. Our offerings including:

• Four (4) weeks paid time
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• 401k plan with 4% employer contributions and immediate vesting plus annual 3% contruibution
• Annual Bonuses for performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision and insurance
• Education and Training budget provided
• Technical Certification and coursework budget for computer/program expenses
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Amazon Prime Membership Reimbursement
• Birthday Club
• Capstone Swag