TS/SCI ISSO – Cybersecurity & Compliance Champion

Altus Consulting; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Consulting seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to champion cybersecurity for client systems. You will safeguard digital assets, assess compliance, and work with stakeholders to strengthen security postures.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and at least 2 years in security assessments and system hardening across Windows/Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in security assessments, documentation, advising system administrators, and knowledge of networking, system hardening, and Windows/Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments using industry frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF and ICD 503) and tools; identify risks.
• Analyze system packages and contribute to in-depth technical product reviews for clients.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to address real-world security breaches and strengthen defenses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Nessus

Rapid7

Job description

Altus Consulting seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to champion cybersecurity for client systems. You will safeguard digital assets, assess compliance, and work with stakeholders to strengthen security postures.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and at least 2 years in security assessments and system hardening across Windows/Linux environments.