Point your AI agent at freehire and let it find you a job.

Get the CLI →

Applied Intuition

NewBe an early applicant

Information Security System Officer ISSO

Posted Updated
Discussion

Summary

Maintains the security posture of DoD classified systems: authoring and defending RMF authorization packages, running continuous monitoring and vulnerability remediation (NESSUS/ACAS, STIGs), hardening infrastructure, managing access and data transfers, responding to incidents, and training cleared users. Requires an active SECRET clearance and US citizenship.

You will maintain the security posture of classified systems, create and defend RMF authorization artifacts, conduct continuous monitoring and vulnerability remediation, harden infrastructure, respond to incidents, manage access and data-transfer controls, support inspections, and train cleared users.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accredited classified systems in an authorized operating state
  • Author and update RMF authorization artifacts
  • Execute vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, audit reviews, and remediation tracking
  • Support secure-facility procedures and classified-processing compliance
  • Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments
  • Lead self-inspections and support government assessments
  • Respond to classified security incidents and spillage
  • Administer and harden classified computing and network infrastructure
  • Manage account provisioning, privileged access, media control, and data transfers
  • Deliver security awareness and system-specific training
  • Maintain knowledge of security policy and compliance guidance

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 5 years of ISSO, ISSE, or cybersecurity policy and engineering experience in a classified environment
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I or IAT Level 2 Security+ certification
  • RMF and authorization-package experience
  • Knowledge of ICD-503, JSIG, and NIST 800 series
  • Experience with NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, and HBSS or ESS
  • Experience building and maintaining information-system enclaves
  • Knowledge of incident response, disaster recovery, forensic principles, continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity hygiene
  • Active DoD SECRET security clearance
  • United States citizenship
  • Eligibility for Special Access Program briefings

Benefits

  • Equity

Skills

Apply

See also

Security jobs by country — openings, pay and top skills →

Tailor your CV for this role?

We couldn't check your fit for this role — add a CV to your profile to see it next time.