Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job overview

The Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is an onsite role in Huntsville, AL, with compensation of $130,000–$145,000 per year. The role supports Agile Defense’s FBI ISSO/ISSE Program Management work and requires an active Top Secret clearance.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain a methodology for categorizing FBI IT systems
• apply it to assigned systems
• align categorization with FIPS-199, NIST Risk Management Framework, CNSS policies, and FBI directives
• analyze risk and support needs
• document system grouping and labor mapping
• coordinate with program leadership and reviewers
• contribute to labor allocation and cost-recovery reporting
• track changes affecting categorization
• and support authorization, risk assessment, compliance, and audit-readiness activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior isso

huntsville al

agile defense

full-time

$130,000–$145,000/year

top secret clearance

federal cybersecurity

risk management framework

fips-199

security compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Depending on position, benefits include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement, and learning and development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 8+ years of relevant federal cybersecurity experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and one listed security certification.

About the employer

Agile Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.