Remote ISSO: Senior Information Assurance SME

Anakim Consulting

Ashburn (VA)

Remote

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Anakim Consulting is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with Senior or SME expertise to lead RMF/ATO and continuous monitoring across major applications for a large federal agency. The role requires hands-on IT security, risk management, FedRAMP, and NIST expertise, advising System Owners and senior leadership on security posture.

Responsibilities include end-to-end RMF/ATO, cloud security assessments, vulnerability management, and CDM efforts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
10+ years of progressive IT security, information assurance, and risk management experience.
DHS CBP Suitability or eligibility to obtain secure access for DHS CBP EOD.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end RMF and ATO processes, preparing and maintaining security packages (SSP, RA, PTA, PIA, ST&E, POA&M).
Develop, evaluate, and audit Cloud Service package documentation for FedRAMP and cloud integrations.
Oversee vulnerability scans, analyze logs, and drive POA&M remediation.
Support CDM initiatives and Zero Trust security architectures.
Brief CISOs and senior stakeholders on security posture and risk mitigation.