Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Amatriot Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amatriot Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity, RMF, and risk management across a large-scale IT program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC. The role requires TS/SCI eligibility and secure handling of federal information systems.

Responsibilities include RMF documentation, security control implementation, assessments, and maintaining system security posture.

Qualifications

• 6 years of cybersecurity work experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology program.
• Experience with Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency with Nessus/ACAS, Splunk, STIGs, and SCAP tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in RMF documentation and artifact development and maintenance, ensuring proper security controls are implemented for all systems.
• Support security authorization and accreditation processes.
• Assist in creating security documentation and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with ISSE and engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls.
• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems and ensure controls are effective.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

6 years cybersecurity experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree

Tools

Nessus

ACAS

Splunk

STIGs

SCAP

ServiceNow

eMASS

Xacta

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Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) - Washington, DC
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI [Required]
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*:$150,000 - $210,000
*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

The Senior Information System Security Officer supports cybersecurity, security authorization, and Risk Management Framework activities across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology program. This role assists with RMF documentation, security control implementation, security assessments, vulnerability identification, and maintenance of system security posture.

Key Responsibilities

RMF Documentation and Security Authorization

• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts, ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems.
• Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations.
• Assist in the creation of security documentation.

Security Control Assessment and Integration

• Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls.
• Provide security guidance for design and implementation efforts.
• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems.
• Ensure security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations.

Security Assessments and Documentation

• Conduct security assessments and audits.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture.
• Review and maintain security-related documentation.
• Ensure all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies.

Qualifications

Education

• 6 years of cybersecurity work experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

• Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology program.
• Experience with Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency with Nessus/ACAS, Splunk, STIGs, and SCAP tools.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.

Certifications

• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or CAP. [Required]

Clearance

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. [Required]

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow.
• Proficiency with eMASS and Xacta.
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification, such as CISSP or CISM.