ISSO: DoD TS/SCI Clearance (Arlington, In-Person)

Apogee Research, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Job summary

Apogee Research seeks an experienced ISSO to ensure secure DoD-level information systems and maintenance of RMF artifacts. This in-person, full-time role is based in our Arlington, VA office and requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities include maintaining SSPs and risk assessments, conducting security audits, and coordinating with the ISSM and CPSO/FSO. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as an ISSO/ISSE within DoD/Intelligence environments.
• Must hold DoD 8140/8570 baseline certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+).
• Experience auditing information systems and applying RMF/JSIG guidance.
• Familiarity with NISPOM, RMF, ICD 503, and STIG requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure users follow information security policies to protect systems and data.
• Maintain SSPs, SCTMs, risk assessments, and authorization documents per DoD policies.
• Support assessments of classified and CUI networks and coordinate security efforts.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures for secure networks.
• Develop RMF packages and coordinate with PMs, ISSM, and Government customers.

Skills

ISSO experience

DoD 8570 baseline cert

Security auditing

RMF familiarity

NIST standards

Job description

Apogee Research seeks an experienced ISSO to ensure secure DoD-level information systems and maintenance of RMF artifacts. This in-person, full-time role is based in our Arlington, VA office and requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities include maintaining SSPs and risk assessments, conducting security audits, and coordinating with the ISSM and CPSO/FSO. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills are essential.