Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

ECS Corporate Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Corporate Services seeks a TS-cleared Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a DoJ program in Washington, DC. This on-site role requires leadership in security authorization and continuous monitoring to ensure compliance and readiness.

Responsibilities include driving FISMA readiness, coordinating with FBI stakeholders, and mentoring junior ISSOs. Salary range is $102,000–$127,000, contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
• Advanced proficiency aligned to Security Architect (722) of DoD 8140 requirements.
• OR Master’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/DS/Info Systems/IT/Software Engineering or a certification path listed.
• At least 7 years as ISSO/ISSE at a cleared facility; and at least 9 years in a computer science/cybersecurity-related field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in CS/Cybersecurity/DS/Info Sys/IT/SE

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

Job description

ECS is seeking a TS-cleared Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support one of our mission critical programs for the Department of Justice in Washington, DC .Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: $102,000 - $127,000

We offer the chance to support the world's finest law enforcement organization and help the people that keep us safe.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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 in one of the following disciplines (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering)
• OR One 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