ISSO: RMF & DoD Cyber Security Lead

Applied Research Solutions; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Journeyman to support DoD Air Force information systems at Hill AFB, Ogden, UT. The role involves RMF authorization activities, vulnerability assessments, and maintaining security documentation while collaborating with the ISSM, system owners, and technical teams.

You will safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data by ensuring compliance with DoD and AF cybersecurity requirements,

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Meet one of the Journeyman education/experience paths: (1) at least 3 years of relevant experience; OR (2) bachelor’s degree in an interdisciplinary/relevant discipline (IRD) plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR (3) master’s degree in an IRD plus at least 1 year of relevant experience. All paths require IAT Level II qualification.
• Maintain a current DoD IAT Level II qualification/certification appropriate to the assigned role.
• Working knowledge of DoD RMF, system authorization and accreditation, security control implementation, assessment evidence, security authorization artifacts, and continuous monitoring.
• Experience assessing information system security risks and vulnerabilities; conducting reviews or audits; documenting findings; and recommending mitigation or corrective actions.
• Knowledge of applicable DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policy, including DoDI 8510.01, AFI 17-101, AFI 17-130, and AFMAN 17-1303, as applicable to the supported environment.
• Demonstrated journeyman-level ability to work independently and communicate technical risks clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF assessment and authorization activities for information systems and PIT, including preparation, review, and maintenance of security documentation and authorization packages.
• Maintain an appropriate cybersecurity posture by implementing DoD and Air Force information security requirements, controls, processes, and procedures.
• Assist the ISSM with risk and vulnerability assessments; identify security gaps, evaluate risks, track corrective actions, and recommend mitigations.
• Conduct system security evaluations, audits, compliance reviews, and control assessments; support continuous monitoring and remediation of findings.
• Develop, update, and maintain system security policies, procedures, configuration documentation, and RMF artifacts; support security requirements through system and network design and changes.
• Work with the ISSM to develop security contingency plans, incident response coordination procedures, and disaster recovery documentation.

Skills

US citizenship

IAT Level II

RMF awareness

DoD security policies

Communication with ISSM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary/relevant discipline

Job description

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Journeyman to support DoD Air Force information systems at Hill AFB, Ogden, UT. The role involves RMF authorization activities, vulnerability assessments, and maintaining security documentation while collaborating with the ISSM, system owners, and technical teams.

You will safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data by ensuring compliance with DoD and AF cybersecurity requirements,