Information Systems Security Officer; ISSO

Position: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
## Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
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** Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
*** We are K
*** At K , we partner with clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive science, technology and engineering solutions to governments as well as the top tier commercial clients in green hydrogen and green ammonia. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our approximately 37,000 employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance.

Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

As the needs of the world change, we're ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.
** About the Role
** K  is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our Information Assurance (IA) Operations team in Beavercreek, OH. This position is onsite and will support cybersecurity operations and compliance activities for K  information systems operating within classified environments.

Reporting directly to the Site Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), the ISSO will serve as a key member of the Information Assurance team, supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, continuous monitoring efforts, and cybersecurity compliance initiatives. This role is responsible for helping maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, assessing system security posture, and ensuring compliance with applicable DoD and federal cybersecurity requirements.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Serve as the onsite Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting Information Assurance (IA) Operations and site-hosted information systems.
* Conduct security assessments of systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, configuration deviations, and compliance gaps.
* Perform passive compliance evaluations and active vulnerability assessments to validate cybersecurity requirements and controls.
* Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) packages in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
* Develop, review, and maintain RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Checklists, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), POA&Ms, and other authorization artifacts.
* Assist with implementation and compliance of applicable cybersecurity requirements, including JSIG, NISPOM, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and RMF guidance.
* Monitor system audit records and security events, conduct periodic reviews, and track corrective actions through closure.
* Analyze vulnerability scan results and coordinate remediation efforts with system administrators and technical stakeholders.
* Support security certification testing, inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
* Assist in evaluating emerging technologies, software implementations, and hardware deployments to ensure cybersecurity requirements are met.
* Coordinate with site leadership and cross-functional teams to support security initiatives and maintain compliance requirements.
* Participate in continuous monitoring activities and contribute to process improvement efforts across IA Operations.
** Basic Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field and 4+ years of ISSO experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity programs and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
* Experience developing, submitting, and maintaining RMF authorization packages.
* Experience supporting Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) environments.
* Experience developing and maintaining RMF documentation, including SSPs, PIAs, Security Checklists, POA&Ms, and related ATO artifacts.
* Knowledge of independent…