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ISSO - DC with Security Clearance
DCI SolutionsWashing, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$120k - $160k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Description: Serve as an ISSO
Collaborate with other engineers to:
Ensure security policies and settings are in place
Build standardized security documentation
Generate evidence of compliance once settings have been applied
Analyze software
Interpret security requirements
Plan effective control implementations
Take direct ownership of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process
Achieve ATOs for software across multiple government customers
Provide outstanding customer service, policy expertise, and high-quality documentation
Serve as the primary in-person point of contact for one or more Government customers
Answer any government cybersecurity and compliance requirement questions
Manage a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for remediation of findings
Independently interpret the findings of vulnerability scanning utilities such as:
ACAS (Tenable Nessus)
SCAP (STIG benchmark) Qualifications:
5+ years of ISSO experience
Proficiency in interpreting and communicating government policy to a diverse audience
Hands-on experience throughout all steps of the RMF process
Experience with eMASS and/or XACTA
Experience with ACAS and SCAP
Specific experience working in both on prem and cloud environments
Such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience accrediting IT systems against U.S. Government standards including:
NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253
DISA STIGs
DOD RMF, ICD 503, or DIACAP
Active DOD 8140 or 8570 Certification (e.g. CISSP or Security+)
Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $120,000-$160,000
Collaborate with other engineers to:
Ensure security policies and settings are in place
Build standardized security documentation
Generate evidence of compliance once settings have been applied
Analyze software
Interpret security requirements
Plan effective control implementations
Take direct ownership of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process
Achieve ATOs for software across multiple government customers
Provide outstanding customer service, policy expertise, and high-quality documentation
Serve as the primary in-person point of contact for one or more Government customers
Answer any government cybersecurity and compliance requirement questions
Manage a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for remediation of findings
Independently interpret the findings of vulnerability scanning utilities such as:
ACAS (Tenable Nessus)
SCAP (STIG benchmark) Qualifications:
5+ years of ISSO experience
Proficiency in interpreting and communicating government policy to a diverse audience
Hands-on experience throughout all steps of the RMF process
Experience with eMASS and/or XACTA
Experience with ACAS and SCAP
Specific experience working in both on prem and cloud environments
Such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience accrediting IT systems against U.S. Government standards including:
NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253
DISA STIGs
DOD RMF, ICD 503, or DIACAP
Active DOD 8140 or 8570 Certification (e.g. CISSP or Security+)
Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $120,000-$160,000
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