Senior ISSO: DoD RMF & Cloud Security Lead

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. in Middletown, RI seeks an experienced Information Systems Security Officer to support a DoD cloud environment and RMF lifecycle. The role requires coordinating with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership to obtain and maintain Navy ATO compliance.

The ISSO will guide the system through RMF, manage security artifacts, and ensure DoD cybersecurity requirements are met across Azure Government or AWS GovCloud environments.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years supporting DoD cybersecurity programs.
• Demonstrated experience implementing the DoD RMF.
• Extensive experience with Navy ATO processes.
• Strong working knowledge of: NIST SP 800-53; DoD RMF; Security Controls Assessment process; POA&M management; Continuous Monitoring.
• Experience using eMASS.
• Active DoD CAC (preferred) or ability to obtain eMASS access.
• Experience implementing and remediating Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Government and/or AWS GovCloud.
• Understanding of FedRAMP security requirements and cloud compliance.
• Working knowledge of the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (Cloud SRG).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity activities throughout RMF lifecycle.
• Manage the development, review, and maintenance of RMF artifacts and authorization documentation.
• Serve as the primary ISSO supporting Navy ATO.
• Coordinate with AO, ISSM, validators, and cybersecurity representatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with Navy cybersecurity organizations to facilitate the authorization process.
• Utilize eMASS to manage security controls, documentation, findings, and authorization packages.
• Coordinate STIG implementation across Windows, Linux, networking, and cloud environments.
• Conduct security control assessments against NIST SP 800-53 requirements.
• Support vulnerability management, POA&M development, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement secure cloud architectures within Azure Government and/or AWS GovCloud.
• Assist with DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide (Cloud SRG) compliance activities.
• Support future Secret-level accreditation efforts and classified system expansion.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance throughout system design, implementation, and operational phases.
• Develop executive-level status reports and communicate cybersecurity risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

RMF expertise

DoD cybersecurity

Cloud security

Navy ATO experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

eMASS

NIST SP 800-53

STIGs

Job description

McLaughlin Research Corp. in Middletown, RI seeks an experienced Information Systems Security Officer to support a DoD cloud environment and RMF lifecycle. The role requires coordinating with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership to obtain and maintain Navy ATO compliance.

The ISSO will guide the system through RMF, manage security artifacts, and ensure DoD cybersecurity requirements are met across Azure Government or AWS GovCloud environments.