Onsite Senior ISSO: RMF/ATO Lead for DoD Systems

VideoRay; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide senior-level cybersecurity support to the U.S. Army’s STARE Product Office.

This role leads RMF, ATO, and cybersecurity compliance across the system lifecycle, coordinating with O-ISSM, engineers, and government stakeholders. Responsibilities include risk assessment, authorization readiness, and communicating security requirements to both technical and nontechnical audiences, while travel up to 25% may

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• 12+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience; education may count toward experience as applicable.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing RMF, ATO documentation, cybersecurity compliance, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements and experience supporting defense programs.
• U.S. citizenship and existing DoD and NATO Secret clearances required.
• DoDI 8570 IAM Level I certification, such as Security+ CE, CAP, CND, or another applicable certification.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
• Valid U.S. passport required for foreign travel.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead RMF and ATO activities, including cybersecurity documentation, assessments, and authorization deliverables.
• Assess system security, identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate authorization readiness and recommend ATO approval or disapproval to U.S. Government stakeholders; final authorization authority remains with the designated Government Authorizing Official.
• Interpret and apply DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Coordinate security assessments, testing, remediation, and authorization milestones.
• Analyze FMS and sustainment contract requirements and coordinate cybersecurity compliance with foreign military partners and industry stakeholders.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise and recommendations to the O-ISSM, engineers, program teams, and customers.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings, communicate risks, and explain security requirements to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Independently manage priorities, deliverables, and coordination across PAE Fires and the STARE Product Office.

Skills

RMF/ATO management

DoD cybersecurity requirements

Security clearance

IAM Level I (DoDI 8570)

Stakeholder coordination

Technical documentation

Risk assessment

Cybersecurity guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

eMASS

RMF/ATO tooling

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide senior-level cybersecurity support to the U.S. Army’s STARE Product Office.

This role leads RMF, ATO, and cybersecurity compliance across the system lifecycle, coordinating with O-ISSM, engineers, and government stakeholders. Responsibilities include risk assessment, authorization readiness, and communicating security requirements to both technical and nontechnical audiences, while travel up to 25% may