Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Remote

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching plan

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Professional training

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc is seeking a Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to serve as the primary technical interface for government cybersecurity activities. The role demands hands-on expertise, cross-system oversight, and leadership across RMF processes.

The position is remote, with a Tier 4 Public Trust clearance expectation and a salary range of $130,000–$145,000 annually, plus benefits. The candidate should have a BS degree and 8+ years’ experience in ISSO or related IT fields.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or IT related field.
• 8 years of relevant ISSO or IT work experience.
• Familiar with cybersecurity tools and RMF/ATO workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Contractor’s primary technical interface with Government cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Direct ISSO activities and ensure consistent execution across systems.
• Oversee development and submission of authorization artifacts.
• Chair internal quality reviews of ISSO deliverables before submission.
• Manage risk and issue registers; escalate to Government leadership when needed.
• Participate in governance forums on behalf of the Contractor.
• Coordinate with Program Manager on invoicing, staffing, and reporting.

Skills

ISSO Experience

RMF/ATO familiarity

Security governance

Education

BS in CS/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

CSAM

Splunk

ServiceNow ITSM

Tenable Nessus/Qualys

Defender for Endpoint

Intune

BigFix

Azure/365 security

Entra ID/Okta/Palo Alto/Zscaler

Job description

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards.

We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

Opportunities here exist across many services and across many US states. Don’t forget to refer your friends to earn cash for qualified referrals! Based on your relevant profile and our current requirements, our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible.

Open Jobs

Jul 22 2026

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Job Title

Job Description

888711 Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc ., (YSI)is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking a Lead ISSO to serve as the Contractor’s primary single point of accountability for technical execution under this PWS and shall manage day-to-day ISSO support activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Contractor’s primary technical interface with the Government ISSM, CISO, AO/AODR, System Owners, and other Government-designated cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Direct Contractor ISSO activities; ensure consistent execution across supported systems.
• Oversee the development, review, quality control, and submission of authorization-package artifacts.
• Chair internal quality reviews of ISSO deliverables before Government submission
• Manage the Contractor’s risk and issue register
• Escalate risks and issues to Government leadership, as appropriate.
• Participate in DFC governance forums on behalf of the Contractor
• Represent the Contractor in technical reviews.
• Coordinate with the Contractor’s Program Manager for contract-level matters, including invoicing, staffing, and reporting.
• The Lead ISSO shall maintain hands-on cybersecurity expertise and shall not function solely as an administrative manager.

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: BS Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or IT related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience as an ISSO or in the IT field.
• Shall demonstrate working familiarity with cybersecurity-relevant tools and platforms used to support DFC ISSO, RMF, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, audit readiness, and security operations activities. These tools and platforms include, without limitation
  • CSAM as the authoritative GRC and authorization-package platform
  • Splunk as the authoritative SIEM and log-analytics platform
  • ServiceNow ITSM modules
  • Tenable Nessus or Qualys vulnerability scanners
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Intune and BigFix for endpoint configuration
  • Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security and compliance centers
  • Microsoft Entra ID; Okta; Palo Alto Panorama; and Zscaler administration consoles.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP or CISM, plus CGRC. Additional certs to consider: CRISC, CISA, CCSP, CISSP-ISSMP, CySA+

Location: Remote

Clearance: Tier 4 Public Trust

Salary: $130,000-$145,000 annually with benefits

US Citizen or Green card holder only

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.