Remote ISSO – FedRAMP Security Lead

RELX INC; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 115,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions seeks an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead FedRAMP security compliance for a cloud environment. You will own ATO upkeep, coordinate audits, and drive continuous monitoring across Azure/AWS/GCP with cross-functional teams in engineering, cloud operations, and compliance.

The role requires strong cybersecurity knowledge, hands-on FedRAMP experience, and the ability to communicate with federal agencies and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• 5+ years of information security, cybersecurity, or compliance experience.
• 3+ years supporting FedRAMP, FISMA, or federal compliance programs.
• Experience maintaining FedRAMP Moderate or High authorized environments.
• Experience supporting security assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated ISSO for FedRAMP-authorized systems.
• Maintain the organization's Authority to Operate (ATO) and support ongoing compliance activities.
• Lead FedRAMP continuous monitoring activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual assessments, independent audits, penetration testing, and security reviews with 3PAOs.
• Manage security-related communications with federal agencies, sponsoring organizations, and stakeholders.
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Review, assess, and monitor POA&M items through remediation.
• Evaluate security impacts of system changes and support SCR submissions.
• Ensure proper implementation and effectiveness of NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Facilitate security reviews for architecture changes, new technologies, and cloud deployments.
• Matrix manage resources participating in the FedRAMP Program.

Skills

Security governance

Risk assessment

Cloud security

FedRAMP knowledge

NIST 800-53

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Security controls

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Info Systems/CS

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

EDR

IAM

Cloud services

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions seeks an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead FedRAMP security compliance for a cloud environment. You will own ATO upkeep, coordinate audits, and drive continuous monitoring across Azure/AWS/GCP with cross-functional teams in engineering, cloud operations, and compliance.

The role requires strong cybersecurity knowledge, hands-on FedRAMP experience, and the ability to communicate with federal agencies and stakeholders.