ISSO: On-Site Security Lead for Government Platforms

Contact Government Services, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A dynamic government contractor is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in Colorado Springs, CO. In this full-time role, you will ensure secure operations of a production-grade data platform for U.S. Government customers. Responsibilities include acting as a primary contact for system security, supporting IT accreditation, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have a background in systems administration, cloud environments, and security documentation. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a salary range of $120,000 - $200,000.

Qualifications

• Experience accrediting IT systems against U.S. Government standards.
• Hands-on experience supporting accreditation using eMASS or Xacta.
• Strong ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for security and compliance requirements.
• Support system accreditation and authorization activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure security controls are correctly implemented.

Skills

Systems administration

Software development

Linux-based systems

Cloud environments

Version control systems

Education

Active TS/SCI Clearance or Eligibility

Tools

Nessus

OpenSCAP

Puppet

Terraform

Git

Job description

A dynamic government contractor is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in Colorado Springs, CO. In this full-time role, you will ensure secure operations of a production-grade data platform for U.S. Government customers. Responsibilities include acting as a primary contact for system security, supporting IT accreditation, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have a background in systems administration, cloud environments, and security documentation. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a salary range of $120,000 - $200,000.