Junior ISSO: Remote RMF & Security Support

Apex Systems; Oxon Hill (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

ESPP

401(k) with company match

HSA

EAP with 8 sessions

Discount program

Certification support

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Junior Information System Security Officer to support RMF compliance for federal systems. You will help maintain security documentation, assist with ATO efforts, and perform vulnerability assessments under supervision.

The role offers exposure to NIST standards, SSP/POA&M development, and cloud security initiatives within a collaborative team environment. Remote work options are available in Oxon Hill, MD area.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS/FEMA EOD.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with RMF, FISMA, NIST SP 800-37, and NIST SP 800-53.
• Experience creating and maintaining SSPs, POA&Ms, and Contingency Plans.
• Knowledge of DHS 4300 Series requirements.
• Experience with continuous monitoring and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Execute RMF activities to support ATO packages and authorization decisions.
• Implement and assess security controls per NIST, FISMA, and DHS requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain cybersecurity documentation (SSPs, CPs, CMPs, POA&Ms).
• Support continuous monitoring activities, system assessments, and vulnerability remediation.
• Perform Security Impact Analyses for system changes and deployments.
• Assist with cloud security and compliance initiatives.
• Provide documentation for audits and respond to data calls.
• Analyze Risk Assessment Reports and FISMA scorecard metrics.

Skills

RMF experience

NIST SP 800-37/53

SSP/POA&M writing

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CSAM

RegScale

eMASS

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Junior Information System Security Officer to support RMF compliance for federal systems. You will help maintain security documentation, assist with ATO efforts, and perform vulnerability assessments under supervision.

The role offers exposure to NIST standards, SSP/POA&M development, and cloud security initiatives within a collaborative team environment. Remote work options are available in Oxon Hill, MD area.