Remote Federal ISSO | NIST RMF & Compliance Lead

Commence; Texas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Commence is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security assessments and authorization for federal systems. You will partner with CIO, Compliance Analysts, and Cybersecurity Engineers to maintain continuous monitoring and risk management across multiple agencies.

The role is remote with 15–25% travel, requiring U.S. citizenship and experience with RMF, NIST, and federal privacy controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of information assurance or cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years as an ISSO or A&A lead for federal systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of CMS ARS/IS2P2, VA 6500, DoD RMF and NIST SP 800-171/CMMC, IRS Publication 1075 & 4812, DHS 4300A.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated ISSO for assigned federal systems and liaison to agency ISSOs and security teams.
• Coordinate security milestones in project plans and assess security impact of system changes.
• Prepare and maintain ATO packages, SSPs, risk assessments, and security documents.
• Maintain POA&M and monitor vulnerabilities against standards; coordinate remediation with engineers.
• Lead CMS, VA, DoD assessments and regulatory reviews; ensure agency compliance.

Skills

Information security

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Tenable Nessus

SCAP/STIG Viewer

GRC platforms

Job description

Commence is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security assessments and authorization for federal systems. You will partner with CIO, Compliance Analysts, and Cybersecurity Engineers to maintain continuous monitoring and risk management across multiple agencies.

The role is remote with 15–25% travel, requiring U.S. citizenship and experience with RMF, NIST, and federal privacy controls.