Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job overview

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is $85,933.19–$202,292.42 per year. The role supports a mission-critical customer’s security work, including the security posture of forensic and investigative labs. The ISSO helps assess and improve information-system security, maintain authorization and continuous monitoring, and support compliance and audit activities. The role develops security documentation and coordinates risk assessments, control assessments, and remediation tracking across cloud and on-premises environments.

What you'll do

• Support internal audits and streamlined assessment processes
• manage system accreditation boundaries
• evaluate infrastructure and recommend security improvements
• support compliance and audit liaison activities
• develop and maintain Security Assessment and Authorization packages and System Security Plans
• coordinate incident response and contingency plans
• maintain Authority to Operate status and continuous monitoring
• conduct risk and security-control assessments
• track POA&Ms
• analyze vulnerability scans and recommend remediation
• and improve security processes and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information system security officer

isso

nist

fisma

fedramp

risk management framework

cissp

public trust clearance

washington dc

anavation

$85,933–$202,292/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance cost sharing, company-paid dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, paid leave and holidays, tuition and training reimbursement, and life and AD&D insurance.

Why this role

Requires 6+ years of experience with NIST, FISMA, and Security Assessment and Authorization; FedRAMP and cloud experience; Risk Management Framework knowledge; CISSP certification; and ability to obtain and maintain a customer Public Trust clearance, with sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

About the employer

AnaVation is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.