Senior ISSO — FBI Systems, Authorization Lead

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 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.