Remote Federal Systems ISSO | Security & Authorization Lead

Commence; Central City (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commence is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security assessments, authorization, and continuous monitoring for federal programs. You will liaison with agency officials, craft security documentation, and drive risk remediation across CMS, VA, DoD, IRS, and DHS programs.

The role emphasizes NIST RMF, system-level security planning, and interdepartmental coordination with CIO, Compliance, and IT Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of information assurance or cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years as an ISSO or A&A lead for federal systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated ISSO for assigned federal systems and liaison to agency security teams.
• Coordinate security assessments, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Prepare for CMS/VA/DoD assessments and maintain documentation (SSP, risk assessments, POA&Ms).

Skills

Information assurance

Cybersecurity

NIST RMF

Federal compliance

Cloud familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Tenable/Nessus

Azure

CMS ARS/IS2P2 knowledge

Job description

Commence is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security assessments, authorization, and continuous monitoring for federal programs. You will liaison with agency officials, craft security documentation, and drive risk remediation across CMS, VA, DoD, IRS, and DHS programs.

The role emphasizes NIST RMF, system-level security planning, and interdepartmental coordination with CIO, Compliance, and IT Operations.