ISSO/Security Documentation Lead

Jst; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Remote work

Veterans and military spouses welcome

Job summary

JST seeks an ISSO/Security Documentation Lead for a full-time remote role supporting federal security initiatives. The candidate will guide control selection early in system design and manage documentation across the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities include initiating privacy impact assessments, system of records determinations, and generating templates to ensure a complete hand-off after the engagement ends. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• CISSP or CGRC certification meets DoD 8140 baseline; Security Plus CE is an add‑on.

Responsibilities

• Categorize the system and select security controls early to influence system design.
• Complete ports, protocols and services registration.
• Initiate privacy impact assessment and system of records determinations within first week.
• Write control implementation statements as work progresses.
• Leave behind artifact templates and a written statement of remaining work for post-engagement completion.

Skills

CISSP CGRC

Security Plus CE

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

eMASS

DoD RMF

Job description

Overview

JST is currently seeking an ISSO/Security Documentation Lead to support our team.

This is a full-time remote position. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.This is a 3-month period of performance with potential for extension.

ISSO/Security Documentation LeadResponsibilities

• Categorize the system and select security controls early enough that they influence how it is built.
• Complete ports, protocols and services registration.
• Start the privacy impact assessment and the system of records determination in the first week. These have external timelines that are not ours to control, and this is a system holding personal data on roughly 35,000 people a year.
• Write control implementation statements as the work happens rather than reconstructing it later.
• Leave behind a complete set of artifact templates and a written statement of what remains, so someone else can finish assembly after this engagement ends.

ISSO/Security Documentation Lead Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• CISSP or CGRC, which satisfies the DoD 8140 Information Assurance Management Level II baseline. Security Plus CE in addition.
• Department of Defense Risk Management Framework. eMASS. Writing control implementation statements. Privacy impact assessment and system of records notice process.
• Prior Air Force or Army accreditation package experience. Cloud or software as a service accreditation where controls were inherited from the hosting platform.

Required Clearances and Screenings

• MUST be able to pass a US Government background check

About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST)

No objective is beyond reach! Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield. Our team includes leading experts from the military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference. Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team. JST empowers employees to make decisions and take action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about. It's something you do. JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives. JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.