Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Washington, DC, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Information Systems
SSP
Security Analysis
SAR
SCA
Impact Analysis
Computer Hardware
IaaS
Change Control
Continuous Monitoring
Authorization
IT Governance
Security Awareness
Training
Technical Writing
Status Reports
IT Security
Security Controls
Risk Management Framework
RMF
NIST SP 800 Series
FISMA
OMB
Risk Assessment
Cloud Security
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Azure
Cisco
Oracle
Network
System Security
IDS
IPS
Virtual Private Network
Encryption
Hardening
Auditing
Documentation
Reporting
Communication
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft SharePoint
Cyber Security
CISSP
CISM
Security+
SAP GRC
EMC RSA Archer
eMASS
XACTA
FedRAMP
Cloud Computing
Regulatory Compliance
Privacy
OWASP
Software Security
Management
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2610109

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-10

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyber GRC

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This senior-level role is responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of agency information systems by implementing and managing security controls aligned with federal cybersecurity frameworks, including the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53.

Hybrid: 3 Days On-site / 2 Days Remote

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain IT security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and agency security policies.
Support the preparation, review, and submission of Security Authorization packages, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
Coordinate and prepare systems for Security Control Assessments (SCA), ensuring all artifacts are accurate and complete.
Conduct and document Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for changes to hardware, software, cloud infrastructure, or connectivity.
Participate in configuration and change control processes, ensuring secure baselines are maintained and reflected in documentation.
Assist in system categorization and validate asset inventories to ensure appropriate control baselines are applied.
Assess control implementation effectiveness and identify deficiencies for remediation or risk acceptance.
Document business justifications and mitigation strategies for risk acceptance proposals for Authorizing Officials.
Support Continuous Monitoring by reviewing security alerts, system changes, and compliance evidence to ensure ongoing authorization.
Contribute to the development, revision, and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and technical guidelines.
Participate in internal IT governance processes, including exception handling, standards reviews, and control waivers.
Support security awareness and training compliance for personnel with system access.
Monitor evolving threats and recommend adaptive security controls in response to risk landscape changes.
Prepare high-quality technical documentation, status reports, and risk briefings for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of IT security or systems security engineering experience, or Master's degree with 7+ years of experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
Hands-on experience implementing and managing security controls in enterprise or federal IT environments.
Strong understanding of the NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and federal security policies including EO 14028 and OMB M-22-09.
Experience performing risk assessments, preparing ATO documentation, and tracking control deficiencies in POA&Ms.
Working knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid environments.
Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Cisco, and Oracle.
Proficient in network and system security concepts, including IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption, secure baselining, and OS hardening.
Experience supporting third-party security assessments or audits.
Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

Current cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+.
Experience with GRC and SA&A tools such as Archer, eMASS, CSAM, or Xacta.
Familiarity with FedRAMP, cloud compliance requirements, and federal privacy regulations.
Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and modern application security best practices.
Understanding of adversary TTPs and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2610109
Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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