Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job overview

The Information Systems Security Officer role is onsite in Washington, DC; compensation is not specified. NextGen Federal Systems is supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Acquisition. The ISSO helps ensure systems comply with federal cybersecurity requirements, maintain accreditation, and mitigate risk. The role works with system owners, security engineers, program management, and government stakeholders on authorization, monitoring, assessments, and remediation.

What you'll do

• Ensure compliance with DHS, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and other applicable requirements
• develop and maintain RMF security authorization packages
• conduct continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, audits, and system reviews
• report security incidents
• assess system changes
• validate configurations against STIGs
• support ATO and accreditation
• assist with penetration testing, scanning, and remediation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information systems security officer

isso

cybersecurity

federal security compliance

washington dc

nextgen federal systems

risk management framework

fisma

nist sp 800-53

ato

continuous monitoring

cbp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 10 years of cybersecurity, risk management, or IT security experience, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, an accepted security certification, and ability to obtain and retain a CBP background investigation.

About the employer

NextGen Federal Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.