Information System Security Officer – ISSO

🔥 57 minutes ago

🏈 Ohio – Remote

🏈 Ohio – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Applied Research Solutions

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2012

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

Applied Research Solutions is a small, mission-focused professional services firm that provides cleared technical and subject-matter expertise to the U. S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The company delivers cybersecurity and information warfare capabilities, agile software development, cloud services, and R&D, and operates on multiple government contract vehicles (e. g. , OASIS+, GSA MAS, Seaport NxG). ARS emphasizes rapid scaling for national security requirements, holds CMMI-SVC ML2 and ISO certifications, and partners with major cloud providers to support secure, mission-driven solutions.

📋 Description

• Assist in developing and security hardening a DevSecOps cloud environment aligned with DoD RMF and CMMC 2.0 requirements • Support cybersecurity governance and compliance for a DoD DevSecOps environment on an Azure-based cloud backbone • Oversee the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization activities • Maintain continuous Authority to Operate compliance • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of security artifacts in eMASS • Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures • Monitor control inheritance and system boundary changes • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing • Guide engineering teams in aligning configurations with RMF controls, Zero Trust principles, and DoD Cloud SRG requirements • Serve as primary liaison to government stakeholders, authorizing officials, mission partners, auditors, and engineering teams • Facilitate security briefings and coordinate remediation activities • Collaborate with development and operations teams and promote a strong security culture • Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats • Manage security audits and assessments • Develop and deliver security awareness training • Maintain working relationships with the ISO, AO, SCA, and other IS ISSOs • Stay current with security trends and technologies • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Must be a US citizen • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 2+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, preferably supporting DoD, federal, or regulated environments • Must have a Secret security clearance at minimum • Hands-on experience with Azure security tools, including Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, Purview, and Azure Policy • Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and integrating security automation into development workflows • Deep understanding of DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls, and security assessment/evidence requirements • Experience implementing CMMC 2.0 or NIST SP 800-171 controls, including documentation, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness • Proficiency in vulnerability management tools, remediation processes, and risk-based prioritization • Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, adversary TTP analysis, and building threat-informed security detections • Subject to successful background investigation, including criminal history and identity check

🏖️ Benefits

• Industry competitive benefits package • Awards and recognition program • Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers • Work/life balance • Career development support and opportunities • Employee-focused culture