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Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

C3EL
Location
Washington, D.C.
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Cybersecurity
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Eligibility to obtain a Tier 4 High-Risk Public Trust
  • Minimum seven (7) years of cybersecurity experience
  • Minimum five (5) years in federal RMF, A&A, ISSO, or authorization work
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, 800-53B, FIPS 199, FISMA, and applicable CISA/OMB guidance
  • Familiarity with GRC, ITSM, SIEM, scanner, identity, endpoint and cloud-security platforms
Nice to have
  • At least one current cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CGRC, CISM, CRISC, Security+, SecurityX, CCSP, or GIAC
What the job really is

The Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will provide on-site cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support in Washington, D.C. This role involves managing cybersecurity documentation, supporting FedRAMP cloud services, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while also serving as the primary Alternate Lead. The ISSO will track authorization milestones and participate in after-hours incident coverage as needed.

Things to weigh
  • Position contingent upon contract award
  • Requires after-hours incident coverage
  • Role may involve significant documentation and compliance work
  • U.S. Citizenship is a strict requirement
Job score2.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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