Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job overview

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) role is onsite in Arlington, VA, with compensation of $185,000–$200,000 per year. The position requires five-day office presence and supports Atlas Management Services LLC’s cybersecurity work in a government contracting environment. The ISSO serves as a hands-on cybersecurity authority, advising executive leadership while implementing security controls and addressing technical risks. The role contributes to compliance, secure system design, incident response, and security support for program teams and proposals.

What you'll do

• Advise executive leadership on cybersecurity risk and strategy
• develop and maintain enterprise security policies, standards, and controls
• support compliance with NIST, CMMC, CMMI, ISO, RMF, and federal requirements
• manage Authority to Operate processes and work with auditors and assessors
• conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis
• oversee incident response planning and execution
• review system architectures and guide secure network, cloud, and endpoint design
• collaborate with program teams and support proposal security requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information systems security officer

isso

cybersecurity

nist

rmf

cmmc

incident response

secure architecture

arlington va

$185,000–$200,000/year

ts/sci clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, government contracting experience, and hands-on network, cloud, and endpoint security experience. CISSP, CISM, and classified-environment or SCIF experience are preferred.

About the employer

Atlas Management Services LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.