Senior ISSO
Listed on 2026-07-24
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection
Senior Information System Security Officer Responsibilities
- Enhancing security posture by supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
- Overseeing security operations for information systems, managing daily security aspects, evaluating security solutions for classified processing, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation.
- Managing configuration and system integrity by administering configuration management (CM) for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system changes.
- Developing and maintaining security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
- Ensuring compliance with security authorization activities following the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Providing technical expertise in security policies and operations, supporting the implementation and maintenance of security measures, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture.
- Driving continuous improvement by assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus 12+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of experience may be considered on a case by case basis.
- Industry Expertise: 7+ years of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Experience with customer Info Security tool suite, as well:
Latteart, Biscoti, Xacata
DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III (CASP, CISSP, or Associate).
Clearance RequiredTS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Other RequirementsU.S. Citizenship
Compensation SpotlightFor this role, our typical salary range starts at $150,000 and stretches up to $200,000. But here’s the deal – we’re not about capping your potential. We’re committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we’re ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you’re one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we’re not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent.
Because for us, it’s not just about a salary. It’s about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Compensation:
We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!
Health & Retirement:
We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family… both now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.
Education:
Individual growth is a priority at Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what’s best for your career plans, we’ll help you navigate it all!
Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy ECP, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy ECP also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
Philanthropy:
With the help of our amazing employees, Synergy ECP participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations. We believe that…
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