Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO-S)

Job Title: Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO-S)
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Duration: 12 months
Work Mode: Onsite

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A global risk management firm that provides a wide range of services to help organizations manage and mitigate risks in areas like security, investigations, compliance, and more.

Pay Rate Range: $75.00 - $ 86.79/hr. on W2
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview

• Seeking a highly experienced Senior ISSO to lead cybersecurity efforts to support mission-critical systems for a Federal customer at Fort Meade, Maryland.
• The ISSO will ensure systems are secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats.
• This role involves managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, supporting system accreditation, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.

Security Compliance & Governance

• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, JSIG, DAAPM, and FISMA.
• Lead efforts to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).

System Lifecycle Management

• Oversee security integration throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other A&A documentation.
• Register and manage systems in eMASS or equivalent platforms.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS, STIGs, SCAP, and other tools.
• Track and resolve security findings and manage POA&M entries.
• Perform annual security reviews and contingency plan testing.

Incident Response & Monitoring

• Monitor systems for anomalous activity and respond to incidents.
• Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSEs, and AOs to report and remediate threats.
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Advise system owners and program managers on security best practices.
• Support audits (FISMA, Client, internal) and prepare risk acceptance memos.
• Mentor junior cybersecurity staff and promote security awareness.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in cybersecurity, preferably in federal or defense environments.
• Preferences: IAM Level II or higher (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+).