ISSO Cybersecurity Analyst

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / ISSO to support USSOCOM SITEC at Headquarters SOCOM on MacDill AFB, FL. The role focuses on RMF, continuous monitoring, and security control assessment across DoD systems.

Qualified candidates will have TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II, and extensive RMF experience; this is a critical, on-site position requiring strong coordination with IT teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience; Masters and 3+ years; PhD and 0 years.
• DoW Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level is required.
• Three+ years of IT Risk Management, Information System Security, and/or Cybersecurity experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certified.
• DoW 8140 compliant under Work Role Code 722 - Information Systems Security Manager - Intermediate or higher.
• Experience with DISA RMF cloud accreditation and DoW Cloud Computing SRG controls.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages assigned cybersecurity and RMF activities under the direction of the ISSM.
• Supports security authorization lifecycle for assigned systems per RMF, policy, and guidance.
• Develops and maintains RMF documentation and authorization artifacts (SSPs, FIPS 199, Contingency Plans).
• Conducts control assessments, artifact reviews, stakeholder interviews, and remediation planning.
• Implements continuous monitoring using eMASS, STIGs/SRGs, and STIG Viewer for compliance reporting.
• Prepares status updates and briefings for stakeholders and leadership.

Job description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / ISSO to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - This position is located at Headquarters SOCOM on MacDill AFB, FL.

The purpose of the SITEC 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs),and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end-user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst / ISSO to join our IT team.

• This position independently manages assigned cybersecurity and RMF activities under the direction of the ISSM.
• Supports the security authorization lifecycle for assigned systems in accordance with RMF, organizational policy, and government guidance.
• Develops, updates, and maintains RMF documentation and authorization artifacts, including SSPs, FIPS 199, Contingency Plans, and related supporting records.
• Conducts security control assessments, artifact reviews, stakeholder interviews, and compliance validation activities. Identifies security control weaknesses, documents assessment results, and supports corrective action and remediation planning.
• Implements and supports continuous monitoring activities to maintain the security and compliance of assigned systems. Uses eMASS, STIGs/SRGs, and STIG Viewer to support control implementation, assessment tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Applies knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, FISMA, FISCAM, and related federal and DoD cybersecurity guidance.
• Supports cloud security compliance and authorization activities in accordance with the DoD Cloud Computing SRG, FedRAMP baselines, and DISA RMF requirements.
• Prepares status updates and dynamic briefings for stakeholders and leadership using standard Microsoft PowerPlatform and Office tools.
• Cybersecurity Analysts / ISSOs work closely with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and support of our IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
• A DoW Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level is required.
• Three or more years of relevant experience related to IT Risk Management, Information System Security, and/or Cybersecurity.
• DoW 8570 IAT II Certified.
• Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 722 - Information Systems Security Manager - Intermediate level or higher.
  Highly Desired:
• Experience with DISA RMF cloud accreditation.
• Knowledge of DoW Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) controls and cloud authorization processes.
• Experience supporting continuous monitoring and remediation for cloud and on-premises systems.
  Minimum Years of Experience:
• Senior (SR) = BS + 8 years of experience OR MS + 6 years of experience OR PHD with 3 years of experience OR HS with 12 years of experience OR AA with 10 years of experience.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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