Senior ISSO - RMF & Cloud Security Lead

Ara; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA in Raleigh, NC seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to guide systems through the RMF process, align with NIST SPs, and implement policy requirements. You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to strengthen security across environments, including cloud and on‑premises.

The role demands a current TS/SCI clearance, CompTIA Security+ certification, and a BS or higher in a related field, with substantial experience.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI security clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• BS or higher in CS/IT/engineering/applied mathematics or related field.
• 8+ years with BS; 6+ years with MS.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to relocate to Raleigh, NC and on-site work with limited travel.
• Experience with RMF, ACAS, Xacta, and eMASS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review policy, categorize systems, and perform remediation for projects in continuous monitoring.
• Support projects in AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / IT / engineering / applied mathematics

Job description

ARA in Raleigh, NC seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to guide systems through the RMF process, align with NIST SPs, and implement policy requirements. You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to strengthen security across environments, including cloud and on‑premises.

The role demands a current TS/SCI clearance, CompTIA Security+ certification, and a BS or higher in a related field, with substantial experience.