Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

 What you will do

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for assigned information systems throughout the RMF lifecycle.
• Lead the RMF process for assigned programs, organizations, systems, or enclaves.
• Register and maintain the system in eMASS.
• Lead or support development of all RMF documentation including the System Security Plan, Security Assessment Plan, and Security Assessment Report.
• Assemble the Security Authorization Package and submit it for adjudication.
• Manage POA&M entries, ensuring vulnerabilities are properly tracked, mitigated, and resolved.
• Perform annual security reviews, annual testing of security controls, and annual contingency plan testing in line with FISMA requirements.
• Maintain and update existing ATO documentation — SSP, SLA, Incident Response Plan, Patch Management Plan.
• Harden newly introduced software components using DoD Security Requirements Guides and Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Work closely with government cybersecurity leads and the ISSM to support Interim Authorization to Operate and Authorization to Operate.

What we are looking for

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Three to five years of direct experience supporting RMF and ATO processes within DoD or federal environments.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field — or equivalent experience. 
• Hands-on eMASS, or a comparable GRC platform such as Xacta.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 and DoDI 8510.01.
• Continuous monitoring experience and the ability to interpret scan results.

Nice to have

• CISSP, CISM, CGRC, or CASP+/SecurityX.
• Cloud ISSO experience — the fastest-growing subtype. IL2, IL4, Secret and Top Secret impact levels; AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, and Organizations with SCPs.
• eMASSer or comparable automation tooling.
• Experience during the 800-53 Rev 4 to Rev 5 transition.

What we offer

• A skills-first hiring approach focused on demonstrated capability, not résumé keywords alone. 
• EC-Council accredited training, with access to industry-recognized certification pathways.
• Support to learn, certify, and advance your career, with development aligned to real employer requirements.
• Exposure to commercial, government, and defense-aligned opportunities, where applicable.
• Support throughout the matching, interview, placement, and career progression process.