Senior ISSO & Security Controls Lead

AIS (Applied Information Sciences); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

AIS (Applied Information Sciences) seeks a Lead Security Engineer/ISSO to execute security compliance across assigned systems, ensuring RMF adherence and supporting authorization efforts. This role requires independent control assessments, system documentation, and continuous monitoring.

As a proposal-based position, employment is contingent upon contract award and funding. The initial assignment focuses on supporting our client’s needs as an ISSO/Lead Security Engineer, with extensive

Qualifications

• Minimum 9+ years of work experience in computer science or cybersecurity related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of ISSO or ISS Engineer experience in a cleared environment
• Bachelor’s degree requirement with optional substitution of 4 years of experience
• DoD 8570/IAT Level III certification or equivalent (e.g. Security+)
• Hands-on experience with listed security tools (Nessus, Splunk, Guardium, WebInspect, NMAP)
• Strong understanding of RMF, NIST 800-53, system accreditation processes
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform documentation, testing, and ongoing assessment of security controls
• Ensure complete system scoping including all assets and technology stacks
• Document control implementation in SSPs and related artifacts
• Lead activities supporting ATOs and reauthorizations
• Ensure proper system lifecycle management including decommissioning
• Maintain compliant continuous monitoring practices
• Coordinate with ISSMs, engineers, and system owners to resolve findings

Skills

Security engineering

ISSO experience

Clearance (Top Secret)

RMF/NIST knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Tenable Nessus/Security Center

Splunk

IBM Guardium

HP WebInspect

NMAP

Job description

AIS (Applied Information Sciences) seeks a Lead Security Engineer/ISSO to execute security compliance across assigned systems, ensuring RMF adherence and supporting authorization efforts. This role requires independent control assessments, system documentation, and continuous monitoring.

As a proposal-based position, employment is contingent upon contract award and funding. The initial assignment focuses on supporting our client’s needs as an ISSO/Lead Security Engineer, with extensive