ISSO III: RMF & C&A Specialist for Classified Systems

Columbia Technology Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 193,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision & Dental

401k plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Profit sharing

Referral bonus

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the overall cybersecurity posture of government and corporate programs. The role requires DoD 8570 IAM Level I compliance, a bachelor’s degree, and extensive ISSO experience across RMF processes, risk assessments, and security documentation.

You will collaborate with senior ISSOs and customers to implement security controls, manage system changes, and maintain SSPs, ATO readiness, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years as ISSO on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Specialized experience in current security tools, hardware/software security, protocols, and encryption techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; substitution: 4 additional ISSO years.

Responsibilities

• Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Propose, coordinate, and implement IT security programs, policies, and methodologies.
• Assist with preparation, development, and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation, including SSPs, SRTMs, C&A packages, and Risk Assessment Reports.
• Maintain operational cybersecurity posture for assigned systems, programs, or enclaves.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with security requirements for processing classified information.
• Assist with configuration management of security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware.
• Track and validate user identification and authentication mechanisms.
• Obtain and maintain system authorization for information systems under assigned purview.
• Provide oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs.
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and leadership to achieve cybersecurity objectives.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessment analyses to support security authorization.

Skills

ISSO experience

Security policies

RMF awareness

Encryption techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

DoD 8570 IAM Level I

Tools

Current security tools

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the overall cybersecurity posture of government and corporate programs. The role requires DoD 8570 IAM Level I compliance, a bachelor’s degree, and extensive ISSO experience across RMF processes, risk assessments, and security documentation.

You will collaborate with senior ISSOs and customers to implement security controls, manage system changes, and maintain SSPs, ATO readiness, and