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ISSO with Security Clearance

CDIT LLCScott AFB, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted Aug 26, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll thrive in this hybrid role by owning the security authorization posture of critical DoD information systems, gaining expertise in modern RMF tooling and directly impacting mission continuity. This mid-senior position offers clear advancement into senior GRC roles within a well-resourced team, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals with 3-5 years of RMF/ATO experience and a Secret or TS clearance. Apply now to grow your career and contribute to vital cybersecurity efforts.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Scott AFB, IL, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

Job Description
The Opportunity

  • Own the day-to-day security authorization posture of assigned DoD information systems • Work within a well-resourced team with dedicated engineering, operations, and architecture support • Develop expertise in modern RMF tooling including eMASS and eMASSer automation • Directly support mission continuity by managing ATO packages and continuous monitoring programs • Grow into a senior GRC role with clear advancement pathways Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs) for assigned systems • Manage POA&Ms from identification through remediation and closure • Compile and submit Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages • Conduct continuous monitoring activities per established strategy • Utilize eMASS for GRC management and RMF workflow tracking • Coordinate with ISSEs and SecOps to validate control implementations • Develop Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and support SAR coordination • Draft supply chain risk management plans • Support the Cybersecurity Architect with RMF strategic planning Qualifications
Required: • Active Secret or TS clearance • 3–5 years of RMF/ATO experience within DoD or federal environments • Hands-on experience with eMASS • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53r5 and DoD RMF processes • Demonstrated ability to independently author SSPs and manage POA&Ms Required Certification: • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification — CEH Desired Certification: • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification — one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+ Required Education: • DoD 8140 Interim Education Options Desired Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering Desired: • Experience with eMASSer or similar RMF automation tooling • Exposure to cloud-hosted or hybrid system authorization boundaries • Familiarity with the DoD RMF Knowledge Service

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