ISSO: Lead DoD RMF Security for Mission Systems

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSI is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security for mission-critical IT at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Honolulu. You will own the RMF lifecycle, identify vulnerabilities, and implement resilient controls across a Pacific-wide user base.

Role requires DoD protocol fluency, high-stakes environments, and delivering executive-level security insights with clarity and precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 years of related experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
• Thorough understanding of NIST Publication 800-53r5, Risk Management Framework, Executive Order 14028, and OMB Mandate M-22-09.
• Prior experience with eMASS.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate tasks across functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in formulating and upholding an organized information system security program and policies that are applicable to their assigned area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain secure computer systems and networks for classified processing, and take responsibility for the administration, maintenance, and security auditing of such systems.
• Develop and supervise the implementation of guidelines and policies for operational information systems security.
• Manage assigned eMASS packages containing all security authorizations for information systems under their supervision.
• Coordinate inspections, tests, and reviews of information system security.
• Contribute expertise to help ensure the team’s success in responding to security incidents and protecting organizational assets.
• Practical understanding of ACAS to support patch and vulnerability management program.
• Thorough understanding of STIG and quarterly reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Configuration Management for hardware/software on information systems.
• Engage with external stakeholders to facilitate interconnection requests and approvals.
• Maintain knowledge of system functions, security policies, safeguards, and operational measures.
• Manage, maintain, and execute the information security continuous monitoring plan.
• Keep records of all security-related vulnerabilities POA&Ms and report serious violations to AO/DAO.
• Evaluate changes to the system and environment that could impact security authorization.

Skills

DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant

NIST RMF & 800-53

eMASS experience

Communication & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Tenable Nessus

SCAP

Job description

SOSI is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security for mission-critical IT at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Honolulu. You will own the RMF lifecycle, identify vulnerabilities, and implement resilient controls across a Pacific-wide user base.

Role requires DoD protocol fluency, high-stakes environments, and delivering executive-level security insights with clarity and precision.