ISSO — ATO & Security Compliance Expert

Barbaricum; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contractor specializing in national security is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity efforts for U.S. Government customers. The role requires expertise in interpreting security policies, achieving Authorization to Operate (ATO), and experience with accreditation management software. Candidates must hold an active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Washington, DC with onsite work required.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years experience supporting a customer’s ATO/RMF process.
• Proven experience accrediting IT systems against U.S. Government standards.

Responsibilities

• Achieve ATOs for software across multiple government customers.
• Partner with engineers to interpret security requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in interpreting government policy

Time management

Experience in cloud environments (AWS)

Initiative in problem identification

Education

Active CISSP or Security+ certification

Active IAT II certification

Tools

eMASS

XACTA

Job description

A government contractor specializing in national security is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity efforts for U.S. Government customers. The role requires expertise in interpreting security policies, achieving Authorization to Operate (ATO), and experience with accreditation management software. Candidates must hold an active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Washington, DC with onsite work required.