Senior ISSO - DoD Space Cybersecurity Specialist

Parsons; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to focus on cybersecurity aspects of system design and to support DoD agencies, including HQ Air Force and OSD. The role covers day-to-day security for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.

The ISSO will maintain SSPs and security documentation, perform audits, and lead continuous monitoring for accredited systems. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required, plus polygraph readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity from an accredited university, with 8+ years of experience.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and readiness for polygraph.
• Experience implementing RMF/JSIG and NIST controls across AIS environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply RMF/JSIG to obtain and maintain ATO/IATT/ATC for IS, including on‑premise and cloud.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SCTMs, RARs, ConMon, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Create and update system diagrams, PPSMs, and SOPs; conduct security audits and updates.
• Lead continuous monitoring and coordinate security activities across AIS environments.

Skills

TS clearance

RMF/JSIG

NIST SP 800-53/800-37

Bachelor degree in CS/Engineering/Cybr

Policy and documentation

Polygraph willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

Tools

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

Parsons is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to focus on cybersecurity aspects of system design and to support DoD agencies, including HQ Air Force and OSD. The role covers day-to-day security for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.

The ISSO will maintain SSPs and security documentation, perform audits, and lead continuous monitoring for accredited systems. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required, plus polygraph readiness.