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Information Systems Security Officer (MD) (Mid/Sr-TS/SCI FSP-Onsite)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Experience supporting Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or ISSO activities within classified environments.
- Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
- Knowledge of: Authority to Operate (ATO) processes Security Control implementation and assessment Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Risk assessment methodologies
- Experience with RMF and cybersecurity compliance tools, including: LATTEART XACTA BISCOTTI WATCHCAT STE
- Experience with compliance and configuration scanning tools.
- Familiarity with: NIST SP 800-53 Revision 3 and/or Revision 5 NIST SP 800-37
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused environment.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting classified Government systems.
- Familiarity with auditing and compliance requirements.
- Experience coordinating with Authorizing Officials, Security Control Assessors, ISSMs, and System Owners.
- Understanding of vulnerability management and remediation processes.
- Knowledge of system administration concepts and operating system security.
- Security certifications such as: CompTIA Security+ CISSP CAP CASP+ CISM
Full description
Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer (MD) (Mid/Sr-TS/SCI FSP-Onsite)
Role SummaryJob Details
Our client is seeking Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to support mission-critical Government programs. The ISSO will be responsible for ensuring systems maintain compliance with security requirements throughout the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle while supporting accreditation, continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity operations activities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong RMF expertise, experience working with cybersecurity compliance and assessment tools, and the ability to collaborate effectively with System Administrators, System Owners, Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and Government stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for classified information systems.
- Develop, maintain, and update RMF documentation and security authorization packages.
- Coordinate activities required to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals.
- Conduct security control assessments and compliance reviews.
- Monitor and track vulnerabilities, findings, and remediation efforts.
- Support Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities and ongoing security assessments.
- Review system configurations and scan results to ensure compliance with security requirements.
- Collaborate with System Administrators and System Owners to implement and maintain security controls.
- Monitor privileged user activities and support oversight requirements.
- Participate in security audits, inspections, and cybersecurity reviews.
- Provide recommendations for risk mitigation and system security improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Experience supporting Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or ISSO activities within classified environments.
- Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
- Knowledge of:
- Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
- Security Control implementation and assessment
- Continuous Monitoring (ConMon)
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Experience with RMF and cybersecurity compliance tools, including:
- LATTEART
- XACTA