ISSO Journeyman — TS/SCI, DoD Cyber Ops

SixGen, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible and remote work policies

Flexible PTO

Job summary

SIXGEN is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Journeyman to support USCYBERCOM J6 C4 & Cyber Directorate. The role emphasizes implementing enterprise cybersecurity programs, ensuring RMF compliance, and protecting critical information systems through risk management and security engineering practices.

The candidate will plan, coordinate, and oversee security controls, vulnerability management, and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams on secure

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Active DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification or the ability to obtain one within 60 days, including CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures to protect computer networks and information systems.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are implemented to safeguard digital assets and critical infrastructure.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents, security breaches, and malware events.
• Apply cybersecurity policies, principles, and best practices across IT and cybersecurity services.
• Develop and design security solutions that maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise information.
• Identify, plan, and document improvements to existing security controls.
• Develop recommendations and COAs to address complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Interpret cybersecurity requirements and assist with cybersecurity and IT budget planning.
• Plan and coordinate installation of new or modified security hardware, OS, and software.
• Support Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management by assessing, tracking, and implementing remediation.
• Guide implementation of cybersecurity governance to maintain an effective security program.

Skills

5+ years cybersecurity experience

RMF experience

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Xacta 360

eMASS

AWS

VMware vCenter

ACAS

WSUS

STIGs

IAVAs

Job description

SIXGEN is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Journeyman to support USCYBERCOM J6 C4 & Cyber Directorate. The role emphasizes implementing enterprise cybersecurity programs, ensuring RMF compliance, and protecting critical information systems through risk management and security engineering practices.

The candidate will plan, coordinate, and oversee security controls, vulnerability management, and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams on secure