ISSO: RMF Security & Authorization Lead

Columbia Technology Partners; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Career growth stipend up to 10000

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support RMF-based security programs, ATO maintenance, and continuous monitoring across multiple environments.

The ideal candidate will work with ISSMs, system administrators, and engineering teams to ensure security requirements are consistently met and documented. A DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification and 5+ years of ISSO experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years ISSO/related experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher certification required.
• Experience with RMF processes, ATO support, security controls, and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF-based security authorization efforts, including ATO maintenance and continuous monitoring.
• Assist in maintaining the operational security posture of systems and programs.
• Perform vulnerability and risk assessments to support system authorization activities.
• Collaborate with ISSMs, sysadmins, and engineering teams to ensure security requirements are met.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, CMPs, SARs, RARs).
• Support privileged user access oversight and account management processes.

Skills

RMF knowledge

NIST 800-53/800-37

Vulnerability assessment

Documentation

System security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RMF tools

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support RMF-based security programs, ATO maintenance, and continuous monitoring across multiple environments.

The ideal candidate will work with ISSMs, system administrators, and engineering teams to ensure security requirements are consistently met and documented. A DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification and 5+ years of ISSO experience are required.