Information System Security Officer; ISSO

Location: Alexandria, Va
Required Clearance: Top Secret Clearance
Certifications: Holds senior-level cybersecurity certifications appropriate for ISSO and RMF roles, such as CISSP, CAP, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-approved cybersecurity certifications.
Required

Education:

BS/BA degree
Required Experience: 10 years relevant experience (an additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

Position

Description:

Ping Wind is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for overseeing system-level cybersecurity compliance, assessment coordination, and continuous monitoring activities to ensure MODES III information systems maintain authorization and operate in accordance with DoD and MC&FP cybersecurity requirements.

• Serves as the senior ISSO supporting MODES III systems, managing day-to-day security compliance activities in accordance with NIST RMF and DoD cybersecurity policies per.
• Coordinates and supports Security Control Assessor (SCA) activities, including assessment planning, evidence collection, remediation tracking, and closure of findings (SCA Management).
• Oversees implementation and validation of technical, management, and operational security controls, ensuring systems remain compliant throughout their lifecycle.
• Manages continuous monitoring activities, including review of vulnerability data, configuration baselines, and control effectiveness to support ongoing authorization.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains RMF artifacts, including SSPs, POA&Ms, security assessment reports, and authorization packages.
• Supports cybersecurity reporting, audits, and inspections by providing accurate compliance status, risk assessments, and mitigation updates to Government stakeholders.

• Top Secret Clearance
• Holds senior-level cybersecurity certifications appropriate for ISSO and RMF roles, such as CISSP, CAP, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-approved cybersecurity certifications.

• Master’s Degree

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and Well Hub gym subsidy (formerly Gym Pass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

Ping Wind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.