ISSO I: RMF Security Ops and Active Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision and Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and flexible leave

Career growth stipend up to 10000

Life and AD&D Insurance/Disability

Profit sharing bonus

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support information assurance programs across systems and environments. This role focuses on implementing security policies, maintaining the security posture, and supporting RMF-based risk management and compliance activities.

The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day security operations, documentation, and system authorization efforts while collaborating with ISSMs, admins, and engineers to ensure

Qualifications

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

Security operations

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

RMF tools

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support information assurance programs across systems and environments. This role focuses on implementing security policies, maintaining the security posture, and supporting RMF-based risk management and compliance activities.

The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day security operations, documentation, and system authorization efforts while collaborating with ISSMs, admins, and engineers to ensure