Information System Security Officer – ISSO

🕒 August 6

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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📋 Description

• Support implementation and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and controls in accordance with DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, and Air Force guidance • Support security compliance activities for enterprise financial data and system integrations by implementing and maintaining RMF Financial Management Overlay security controls • Support ATO lifecycle activities, including control implementation, validation, and continuous monitoring • Develop, maintain, and update RMF documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, security control implementation evidence, assessment artifacts, and other ATO and FISCAM audit readiness documentation • Support recurring Government cybersecurity and financial audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and participating in technical walkthroughs • Evaluate and validate security controls for systems, applications, and integrations, including cloud and API-based architectures • Support incident response activities, including detection, reporting, and coordination with cybersecurity teams • Track, document, and support remediation of security findings through Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) • Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave • Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, system architecture, and Government stakeholders • Mentor junior team members as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Must hold active Secret Clearance • Experience with DoD RMF processes, especially for FM systems, including preparing for FISCAM audits, FM control implementation, POA&M management, and ATO support • Experience supporting FISCAM, FIAR, or other Federal audit activities • Knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and continuous monitoring practices • Experience performing security assessments and validating system compliance • Familiarity with vulnerability management tools such as ACAS, Tenable, or similar • Experience using eMASS to manage RMF packages and security documentation • Understanding of cloud security principles, including AWS, Azure, GovCloud, or similar environments • Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program • Experience securing enterprise data integrations, APIs, or system interfaces • Strong documentation skills, particularly for RMF artifacts such as SSPs and compliance reporting • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills • Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, architecture, and cybersecurity teams • Excellent interpersonal skills • Security+ certification required, or higher DoD 8570/8140 equivalent • 5+ years of experience in information system security, cybersecurity, or related roles • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or comparable academic discipline • Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing

🏖️ Benefits

• Market-competitive salary • Generous PTO package • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans • 401K • Short-term disability insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Fun and engaging culture • Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies

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