Information System Security Officer - TOP SECRET Clearance REQUIRED SCI Alexandria, VA Pos

Akima Data Management (ADM) is seeking a highly skilled and mission‑focused Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support and oversee cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities across Department of War (DoW) Office of Inspector General (OIG) information systems. The ISSO will ensure systems adhere to federal, DoW, and organizational cybersecurity requirements by developing security documentation, validating controls, supporting audits, and guiding risk mitigation efforts.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders. This role is essential to safeguarding OIG’s mission‑critical systems and ensuring secure, compliant, and resilient operations across ashore and afloat environments.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Develop, maintain, and enforce cybersecurity policies, plans, standards, and procedures to protect systems and sensitive information.

• Create, update, and manage System Security Plans (SSPs) and all ISSO‑related documentation in alignment with NIST, FISMA, and DoD frameworks.

• Ensure all security documentation remains accurate, complete, and audit‑ready throughout the system lifecycle.

• Conduct and support security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and compliance reviews.

• Document, prioritize, and track remediation of findings to ensure alignment with mission and regulatory requirements.

• Provide expert guidance on security controls, compliance strategies, and risk mitigation approaches.

• Support the development, management, and closure of Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms).

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments.

• Prepare and maintain evidence repositories, artifacts, and audit‑ready documentation.

• Ensure timely responses to findings and drive corrective actions to closure.

• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, and development teams to ensure proper implementation and validation of security controls.

• Review system architectures, configurations, and processes to ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and best practices.

• Support continuous monitoring activities, including ongoing control assessments and documentation updates.

• Provide oversight of security incident monitoring, investigation, response, and reporting.

• Ensure timely mitigation actions and integration of lessons learned into security processes.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and security posture improvements.

• Act as a primary communicator with clients, leadership, and external stakeholders on cybersecurity requirements and system security status.

• Deliver clear updates, briefings, and recommendations to ensure alignment between cybersecurity activities and mission objectives.

• Translate complex security requirements into actionable guidance for technical and operational teams.

• Educate and train personnel on information security best practices, compliance requirements, and secure system operations.

• Monitor emerging technologies, policies, and threat trends to recommend enhancements to the organization’s security posture.

• Active TOP SECRET with SCI clearance (required).

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5-10 years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• IAM Level III certification (e.g., CGRC, CASP+ CE, CISSP, CISM) required; IAT Level III preferred.

• Strong understanding of NIST, FISMA, DoD, and organizational cybersecurity frameworks.

• Experience developing and maintaining SSPs and other RMF documentation.

• Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

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Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from…