Senior ISSO: RMF, ATO & Cloud Security Lead

New Directions Technologies, Inc; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior ISSO (KTR-26-014) in China Lake, CA. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures for critical networks and information systems in a DoD RMF context.

You will lead cyber risk assessments, develop ATO artifacts, and coordinate with the Cloud Service Provider to ensure security baselines are met. U.S. citizenship and a DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• DoD RMF knowledge and accreditation experience.
• BS in Computer Science or related field or AS with extensive senior experience.
• CSWF and IAM III certificates.
• Experience obtaining and maintaining DoD security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive RMF-based cybersecurity package assessments per DoW/DoN/NAWCWD RMF guidelines.
• Develop, compile, and submit ATO artifacts (SSP, SAR, POA&M, monitoring strategies, contingency plans).
• Perform cybersecurity risk assessments and manage RMF processes for cloud migrations.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact with the CSP for security compliance and shared responsibility.
• Deliver leadership updates on migration progress, challenges, and needs.

Skills

DoD RMF

Stakeholder comms

Leadership

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

AS with 15 years experience

CSWF certificate

IAM III certificate

Job description

New Directions Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior ISSO (KTR-26-014) in China Lake, CA. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures for critical networks and information systems in a DoD RMF context.

You will lead cyber risk assessments, develop ATO artifacts, and coordinate with the Cloud Service Provider to ensure security baselines are met. U.S. citizenship and a DoD clearance are required.