Senior Cyber Security Architect — RMF Lead & ISSO Trainer

Scientific Research Corporation; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an experienced ISSO/ISSM leader to support USMC Programs of Record and NSA RMF compliance efforts. The role includes coordinating accreditation, developing security documentation, and delivering training for DoD staff.

Qualified candidates will have DoD cybersecurity credentials, extensive RMF experience, and the ability to liaise with NSA and DoD stakeholders. This on-site Texas-based position offers a clear path to impact and security clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent DoD cyber, information assurance, or information systems security training.
• 14+ years in cybersecurity, information assurance, or related roles with at least 5 years in lead/ISSO capacity for DoD systems.
• Direct ISSO lead experience for USMC PoR Security SSPs.
• Experience coordinating NSA RMF compliance and accreditation for TCAC systems, including POA&Ms.
• Experience leading EMO reciprocity actions with DoD and cyber authorities.
• Experience developing and delivering ISSO/ISSM training modules and materials.
• Experience coordinating quarterly patch scans for DoD systems and reporting.
• Ability to liaise with government stakeholders (NSA, EMO, DoD IG) on cyber compliance and reporting.
• Experience developing SSPs, security artifacts, and risk assessment docs for ATO processes.
• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 IAT II or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Support USMC Program of Record systems.
• Coordinate NSA RMF compliance and accreditation for TCAC systems.
• Lead ISSO/ISSM training for staff.
• Coordinate EMO reciprocity actions and documentation.

Skills

ISSO leadership

RMF coordination

Training development

Patch management

Stakeholder liaison

SSP documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent DoD cyber training

DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification or higher

Job description

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an experienced ISSO/ISSM leader to support USMC Programs of Record and NSA RMF compliance efforts. The role includes coordinating accreditation, developing security documentation, and delivering training for DoD staff.

Qualified candidates will have DoD cybersecurity credentials, extensive RMF experience, and the ability to liaise with NSA and DoD stakeholders. This on-site Texas-based position offers a clear path to impact and security clearance readiness.