Senior ISSO - Information Security, RMF & Compliance

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, Alabama seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to collaborate with the ISSM and ISO, monitor information systems, maintain security controls, and ensure authorization compliance.

You will implement configuration management across authorization boundaries and assess security impact of changes. The role involves preparing authorization packages, maintaining security documentation, and coordinating with ISSM/AO/DAO before

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline is highly desired.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
• DoW Directive 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification required (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CySA+, GSEC, CND, or GICSP).
• A computing environment or technical certification is encouraged (e.g., MCSA, Cisco CCNA, Linux+).
• Active Secret Clearance required; TS suitability highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware/media.
• Notify the ISSM of changes affecting authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews to verify compliance with the authorization package.
• Coordinate changes to hardware, software, or firmware with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to implementation.
• Monitor system recovery to verify restoration of security features.
• Maintain IS security documentation for authorized personnel.
• Collect, review, and document audit records and anomalies.
• Attend technical and security training relevant to assigned duties.
• Execute the cybersecurity portion of self-inspection and review system assessment plans.
• Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and assist in implementing countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards.
• Perform ISSO duties to support in-house and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analysis for configuration management changes within boundaries.

Skills

Cybersecurity

RMF

Vulnerability assessment

Audit coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

SIEM

STIGs

NIST RMF

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, Alabama seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to collaborate with the ISSM and ISO, monitor information systems, maintain security controls, and ensure authorization compliance.

You will implement configuration management across authorization boundaries and assess security impact of changes. The role involves preparing authorization packages, maintaining security documentation, and coordinating with ISSM/AO/DAO before