Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

ecsfederal; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Federal in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a TS-cleared Senior ISSO to support a DOJ program. You will lead security authorization readiness, coordinate with FBI system owners, ISSEs, and stakeholders, and drive POA&M and continuous monitoring actions.

This position requires US citizenship, active TS clearance, and extensive experience in cybersecurity and DoD 8140 requirements; candidates should have a master's degree or accepted certifications, and be prepared for contingent award.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
• 9 years of experience.
• Advanced proficiency aligned to Security Architect (722) of DoD 8140 requirements: Master's degree or certifications.
• At least 7 years as an ISSO/ISSE at a cleared facility; 9+ years in cyber/security field.
• Must meet FBI security, clearance, training, background, facility-access and polygraph requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support OCIO FISMA audit readiness and compliance reviews by identifying gaps and driving corrective actions.
• Lead security authorization support for complex FBI systems and portfolios.
• Coordinate with system owners, ISSEs, CRMU, and other stakeholders to maintain authorization readiness.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

US citizenship

Security architecture knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT / Software Engineering

Certifications: CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC

Job description

ECS is seeking aTS-clearedSenior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)to support one of our mission critical programs for the Department of Justice inHuntsville, Alabama.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: $94,000 - $117,000

We offer the chance to support the world’s finest law enforcement organization and help the people that keep us safe. In this job you will support OCIO FISMA audit readiness and compliance reviews by identifying gaps, organizing evidence, and driving corrective-action closure.

Lead security authorization support for complex FBI systems and portfolios, with accountability for authorization readiness, remediation, quality, and continuity.

Leads ISSO execution for assigned FBI systems and portfolios, coordinating with system owners, ISSEs, CRMU, and other stakeholders. Drives authorization readiness, POA&M and continuous-monitoring actions, resolves documentation and control gaps, and provides senior technical and process leadership. May serve as a task lead and mentor other ISSOs.

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance
• 9 Years of experience
• Advanced proficiency aligned to Security Architect (722) of DOD 8140 requirements:
  • Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering)
  • OROne of the following Certifications (CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC)
• At least 7 years as an ISSO or ISSE at a cleared facility; and at least 9 years in a computer science/cybersecurity-related field.
• Must meet applicable FBI security, clearance, training, background, facility-access, and polygraph requirements