Senior Information Systems Security Officer

<p><strong>Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)</strong><br /> Ft. Meade Area, MD · Government/Military<br /> <strong>Clearance Required:</strong> TS/SCI with Polygraph<br /> <strong> $170K–$220K </strong></p> <p><strong>Secure the Mission. Set the Standard in Cybersecurity.</strong></p> <p>We’re seeking driven and experienced<strong> Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO)</strong> to support a premier cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) program in the Ft. Meade area. This role contributes to one of the community’s most advanced RMF-based programs, helping define the cybersecurity standards for the federal landscape.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong><br /> As an ISSO, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in maintaining operational security posture.</li> <li>Own and manage multiple System Security Plans (SSPs).</li> <li>Provide technical guidance on system security matters and RMF process compliance.</li> <li>Obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for supported systems.</li> <li>Assist in developing and enforcing security policies across the customer environment.</li> <li>Provide configuration management for hardware/software/firmware affecting security.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with system owners and customers to ensure policy adherence.</li> <li>Use tools such as eMASS, EXACTA, ACAS/Nessus, Trellis, Splunk, Latte Art, and ServiceNow for assessment and documentation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring</strong><br /> <strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>TS/SCI with Polygraph </li> <li>High School Diploma and 10 years of related experience <strong>OR</strong></li> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a related field (may substitute 4 years of experience)</li> <li>IAM Level I–III or IAT Level I–III certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+, CAP, GCIH, GSLC, SSCP, CISA, etc.)</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, and customer security requirements</li> </ul>