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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with Security Clearance

Mount Indie, LLCAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

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Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

As a Senior Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives. Your responsibilities may include: * Conducting technical security assessments and contribute to the security systems. * Ensuring system security compliance, manage risks, and support certification activities throughout the program life cycle. * Work with the application leads, sysadmins, DBAs, developers, and testers to ensure the assigned systems are security compliant and achieve/maintain ATO. * Answering questions to ensure systems are developed with security compliance built in. * Supporting security assessment events and respond to all questions from ISSMs and SCAs * Developing and maintaining SSPs, POA&Ms, and other required security documentation using XACTA. * Driving IATT and ATO efforts, coordinating with stakeholders, cyber, and Authorizing Official (AO). * Implementing and validating NIST 800-53 controls in cloud-native DPaaS environments. * Applying Zero Trust principles to secure data services, including identity, segmentation, and flow control. Requirements Required: * Active TS/SCI with active CI Polygraph clearance. * 13 Years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities. * A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience. * Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active. * Proficiency with XACTA and DIA's RMF process, including managing IATT and ATO processes. * Proficiency with Splunk. * Experience conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503). * Experience with implementing and maintaining system security documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, POA&Ms, and security assessment artifacts, coordinating closely with ISSMs, ISSEs, system owners, and authorizing officials. * Full-time work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is required, with flexible hours. Desired: * Prior Information System Security Officer or Information System Security Engineer experience * Proven experience leading cybersecurity initiatives for significant programs, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of large-scale program requirements. * Demonstrated success in team management, highlighting the ability to effectively guide and coordinate cybersecurity professionals. * Strong background in communication, with a track record of effectively engaging with customer, program leads, leadership teams, and engineers to convey complex cybersecurity concepts and strategies.

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