Senior ISSO - Classified AI & JWICS Security Lead

BOAB Ventures; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead cybersecurity across classified environments, including JWICS-based AI platforms. You will advise program leadership on risk, compliance, and mitigation strategy, shaping policies used to safeguard AI capabilities across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.

This role offers direct impact on mission success and warfighter support.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Deep expertise in NIST RMF, ICD 503 and CNSSI 1253.
• Proven track record obtaining and maintaining ATOs in classified environments.
• Strong background in security architecture and incident response for JWICS networks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior security authority for all program information systems.
• Own the RMF lifecycle across multiple systems from initiation to continuous monitoring.
• Develop and enforce information security policies for IC operational environments.
• Advise leadership on cybersecurity risk posture and mitigation strategies.
• Lead continuous monitoring, security assessments, and vulnerability management.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

NIST RMF

ATO ownership

Security architecture

IAM Level III

Tools

JWICS

Job description

BOAB Ventures seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead cybersecurity across classified environments, including JWICS-based AI platforms. You will advise program leadership on risk, compliance, and mitigation strategy, shaping policies used to safeguard AI capabilities across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.

This role offers direct impact on mission success and warfighter support.