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Information System Security
ISSM
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Computer Networking
Vulnerability Management
Collaboration
Systems Design
Status Reports
Information Technology
Computer Science
Authorization
NIST SP 800 Series
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Security Controls
Management
Continuous Monitoring
eMASS
STIG
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
FedRAMP
Regulatory Compliance
Cloud Security
Cloud Computing
Communication
Documentation
Cyber Security
SIPRNet
SAP BASIS
Information Systems
XACTA
Security Clearance
CISSP
Security+
DoD

Leadership
Information System Security
ISSM
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Computer Networking
Vulnerability Management
Collaboration
Systems Design
Status Reports
Information Technology
Computer Science
Authorization
NIST SP 800 Series
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Security Controls
Management
Continuous Monitoring
eMASS
STIG
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
FedRAMP
Regulatory Compliance
Cloud Security
Cloud Computing
Communication
Documentation
Cyber Security
SIPRNet
SAP BASIS
Information Systems
XACTA
Security Clearance
CISSP
Security+
DoD

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Job Title

Information Systems Security Officer

Location

Middletown, RI 02842 US (Primary)

Job Type / Status

Full-Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Clearance Level Required

Secret

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity compliance and accreditation activities supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) cloud environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience navigating the Navy Authorization to Operate (ATO) process and will serve as a cybersecurity resource responsible for guiding the system through the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.

This position will work closely with government stakeholders, engineering teams, cloud architects, and program leadership to achieve and maintain authorization while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead cybersecurity activities throughout the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
Manage the development, review, and maintenance of RMF artifacts and authorization documentation.
Serve as the primary ISSO supporting the achievement of a Navy Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Coordinate directly with government Authorizing Officials (AO), Information System Security Managers (ISSM), validators, and cybersecurity representatives.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with Navy cybersecurity organizations to facilitate the authorization process.
Utilize eMASS to manage security controls, documentation, findings, and authorization packages.
Coordinate Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and validation across Windows, Linux, networking, and cloud environments.
Conduct security control assessments against NIST SP 800-53 requirements.
Support vulnerability management, POA&M development, and continuous monitoring activities.
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement secure cloud architectures within Azure Government and/or AWS GovCloud.
Assist with DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide (SRG) compliance activities.
Support future Secret-level accreditation efforts and classified system expansion.
Provide cybersecurity guidance throughout system design, implementation, and operational phases.
Develop executive-level status reports and communicate cybersecurity risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
5+ years supporting DoD cybersecurity programs
Demonstrated experience implementing the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Extensive experience with Navy Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes
Strong working knowledge of:
- NIST SP 800-53
- DoD RMF
- Security Controls Assessment process
- POA&M management
- Continuous Monitoring
Experience using eMASS
Active DoD CAC (preferred) or ability to obtain eMASS access
Experience implementing and remediating Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Government and/or AWS GovCloud
Understanding of FedRAMP security requirements and cloud compliance
Working knowledge of the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (Cloud SRG)
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Highly Desired Qualifications:

Extensive experience obtaining Navy ATOs
Existing relationships within Navy cybersecurity organizations
Current Navy CAC with Flank Speed access
Ability to access SIPRNet on a regular basis
Experience supporting Secret or higher classified information systems
Xacta experience
TS/SCI Security Clearance
CISSP, CAP, Security+, CASP+, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certifications

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