ISSO – RMF Security & Compliance Lead

Columbia Technology Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Profit sharing bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners seeks an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support information assurance programs across systems, enclaves, and environments. You will assist with RMF-based authorization, documentation, and continuous monitoring while coordinating with ISSMs, sysadmins, and engineers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as an ISSO or related role, DoD 8570 IAT I certification, and hands-on RMF experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 4 additional years of ISSO experience may substitute.
• Minimum 5 years as an ISSO or in a related role.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (or higher).
• Experience with RMF processes, including ATO support, security controls, and continuous monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with RMF tools, NIST 800-53/800-37, vulnerability scanning, and security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms).

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and enforcement of information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist in maintaining the operational security posture of systems and programs.
• Perform vulnerability and risk assessments to support system authorization activities.
• Support RMF-based security authorization efforts, including ATO maintenance and continuous monitoring.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, etc.).
• Manage and assess the security impact of system changes.
• Perform configuration management for security-related software, hardware, and firmware.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with NIST requirements.
• Analyze compliance and configuration scan results and support remediation.
• Collaborate with system administrators and system owners to maintain compliance and address vulnerabilities.
• Provide support for privileged user access oversight and account management.
• Maintain system records of hardware, software, and network components.
• Support ISSMs and senior security staff in day-to-day security operations.

Skills

RMF processes

Security policy enforcement

Vulnerability management

Continuous monitoring

Collaboration with IT teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RMF tools

NIST 800-53/800-37

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners seeks an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support information assurance programs across systems, enclaves, and environments. You will assist with RMF-based authorization, documentation, and continuous monitoring while coordinating with ISSMs, sysadmins, and engineers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as an ISSO or related role, DoD 8570 IAT I certification, and hands-on RMF experience.