Senior ISSO - RMF/A&A Lead (Remote)

GovCIO; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 143,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Discounts

Learning platform

Certification assistance

Referral bonus

Internal mobility

Pet insurance

Flexible work env

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead RMF activities across multiple environments and emerging technologies. The role emphasizes A&A management, artifact development, and mentorship of junior ISSO staff.

This position offers 100% remote work with a Washington, DC base for priority coordination. Required are a strong RMF/A&A background, DoD 8570/8140 alignment, and active Security+ with IAM Level II/III credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting RMF assessments across multiple network environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent A&A assessments.
• Develop and maintain RMF artifact packages (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, BOE).
• Experience with microservices-based or distributed architectures and security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute all phases of the RMF lifecycle across multiple systems and networks.
• Develop and update RMF documentation including SSPs, SARs, SAPs, and BOE packages.
• Conduct concurrent RMF assessments and maintain compliance documentation.
• Assess and authorize emerging technologies, adapting baselines as needed.
• Manage evidence collection and traceability for assessments and audits.
• Review vulnerability results and drive POA&M remediation to closure.

Skills

RMF lifecycle management

A&A process leadership

Mentoring ISSO staff

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAM Level II or III (CISSP, CISM, CASP+)

CompTIA Security+ CE

Tools

JCAM/CSAM

Xacta

Tenable Security Center

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead RMF activities across multiple environments and emerging technologies. The role emphasizes A&A management, artifact development, and mentorship of junior ISSO staff.

This position offers 100% remote work with a Washington, DC base for priority coordination. Required are a strong RMF/A&A background, DoD 8570/8140 alignment, and active Security+ with IAM Level II/III credentials.