ISSO I: InfoSec Policy & RMF Compliance Lead

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners seeks an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support information assurance programs, focusing on RMF, ATO activities, and continuous monitoring across environments.

You will work with ISSMs, system administrators, and engineers to ensure security requirements are met, maintain documentation, and support risk management and compliance efforts while strengthening the security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 4 additional years of ISSO experience may substitute
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an ISSO or in a related role
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (or higher)
• Experience with RMF processes, including ATO support, security controls, and continuous monitoring
• Hands-on experience with RMF tools, NIST 800-53/800-37, vulnerability scanning, and security documentation (e.g., SSPs, POA&Ms)

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and enforcement of information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist in maintaining the operational security posture of systems and programs
• Perform vulnerability and risk assessments to support system authorization activities
• Support RMF-based security authorization efforts, including ATO maintenance and continuous monitoring
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, BIAs, CMPs, AARs, CPs, SARs, and RARs
• Manage and assess the security impact of system changes
• Perform configuration management for security-related software, hardware, and firmware
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with NIST security requirements
• Analyze compliance and configuration scan results and support remediation efforts
• Collaborate with system administrators and system owners to maintain compliance and address vulnerabilities
• Provide support for privileged user access oversight and account management processes
• Maintain system records, including hardware, software, and network components
• Support ISSMs and senior security staff in day-to-day security operations

Skills

RMF proficiency

Security policy enforcement

DoD 8570 IAT Level I

System security documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

5+ years ISSO experience

Tools

RMF tools

NIST 800-53/800-37 documentation

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners seeks an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support information assurance programs, focusing on RMF, ATO activities, and continuous monitoring across environments.

You will work with ISSMs, system administrators, and engineers to ensure security requirements are met, maintain documentation, and support risk management and compliance efforts while strengthening the security posture.