Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

ASRC Federal; New Mexico; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Technology Solutions LLC seeks an experienced Information System Security Officer with a Top Secret clearance to support DEVCOM-CBC G-6 on-site at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or White Sands Missile Range, NM. The role focuses on RMF, risk management, and cybersecurity policy compliance across DoD regulations.

You will develop and maintain system artifacts, coordinate vulnerability management, POA&M tracking, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or 9 years of related experience.
• 5+ years with RMF EMASS Authorization duties.
• Experience with DoD/Army cybersecurity regs including AR 25-2, DoD 8140, RMF.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ATO status for DEVCOM systems and provide RMF guidance.
• Develop and update system artifacts and map controls in eMASS.
• Run vulnerability scanners (STIGs, Nessus/ACAS) and report findings.
• Track IAVAs and manage POA&M milestones and closure.
• Maintain authorization documentation and CONMON artifacts.
• Coordinate incident response for Negligent Disclosure incidents.
• Oversee risk assessments and remediation actions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

RMF knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

9 years of hands-on RMF EMASS Authorization duties in lieu of degree

Tools

eMASS

Active Directory

Nessus/ACAS

AVS

Job description

ASRC Federal Technology Solutions LLC is looking for an experienced Information System Security Officer with a Top Secret clearance to support their work with DEVCOM-CBC G-6 on-site in either Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This position supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Army, and DEVCOM CBC regulations.

In this role, you will provide cybersecurity support to the DEVCOM-CBC G-6 Cybersecurity Branch, focusing on all aspects of Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, cybersecurity assessments, and incident response. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, a strong analytical ability, and excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences, while maintaining a broad portfolio of compliance and accounts management responsibilities across unclassified, classified, and standalone systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain current Authority to Operate (ATO) status for DEVCOM systems and provide RMF guidance and support to other ACC locations with similar systems.
• Develop, update, and/or modify the system-level artifacts (e.g., TTPs, plans, policies, procedures, hardware/software lists, data flow, system architecture diagrams, PIAs, Ports/Protocols/Services, MOA/MOU, etc...) and ensure they are associated with corresponding controls in eMASS.
• Obtain, run, analyze, and import all applicable vulnerability scanners and compliance checkers as required, including STIGs, Nessus/ACAS Scans, etc...
• Track and report IAVAs related to DEVCOM systems.
• Create, modify, and/or maintain all aspects of the implementation plan and test results, as defined by DOD, Army, NETCOM, and DEVCOM requirements.
• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), including development, status updates, milestone tracking, and closure.
• Manage assigned network packages within eMASS and maintain accurate, current authorization documentation.
• Create, modify, and/or maintain all aspects of CONMON.
• Utilize existing or develop custom solutions to facilitate RMF requirements, reduce timelines and provide up-to-date status reporting of compliance.
• Update and track cybersecurity test results, implementation plans, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate STIG checklists and document compliance status, deficiencies, and required remediation actions.
• Perform first-response coordination for Negligent Disclosure of Classified Information incidents in accordance with organization SOPs for incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability management activities, including identifying, tracking, and coordinating corrective actions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or 4 additional years of experience (for a total of 9 years) in lieu of the degree
• 5 or more years of hands‑on RMF EMASS Authorization duties
• Working knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity regulations including Army Regulation 25‑2, DoD 8140, and DoD RMF policy
• Experience with Active Directory account management and STIG/SRG audit processes
• Familiarity with the Army Account Validation System (AVS) or equivalent DoD workforce compliance tracking platforms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience with eMASS, POA&M and RMF processes and responsibilities
• Experience serving as an Enhanced Trusted Agent for PKI hardware token issuance
• Experience performing Software Assurance or Hardware Assurance reviews for DoD networks
• Familiarity with NSA and Army data sanitization and destruction policy
• Experience coordinating Negligent Disclosure of Classified Information or classified spill incident response
• CISSP, CASP+, or CISM certification
• Experience supporting DEVCOM or Army G-6 cybersecurity programs

CLEARANCE LEVEL

• This position requires an active Top Secret clearance. An interim Top Secret clearance is acceptable until the full clearance is granted.

EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of the degree

CERTIFICATION

• DoDI 8140.03 qualification for DCWF Work Role Information Systems Security Manager (722 Intermediate). Accepted foundational qualifications include certifications mapped to Work Role 722 Intermediate in the current DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix, such as SecurityX, CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CISSO, Cloud+, Security+, and SSCP.

Preferred

• CISSP
• SecurityX
• SSCP

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in either Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or WSMR, New Mexico, working within or alongside the DEVCOM-CBC G-6 Cybersecurity Branch.
• Position hours will be Mountain Time Zone and a candidate would need to be able to work until 4 pm MST or 6 pm EST.
• The role involves extended use of computer equipment and may require the candidate to move between buildings on the installation to support users and coordinate with government staff.
• Some work may involve access to classified facilities and systems.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.