Information Systems Security Officer; ISSO
Listed on 2026-08-30
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IT/Tech
Information Security & Data Protection, Cybersecurity, IT Consultant, Network Security
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
- Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
The contractor shall serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (ISO), Business Process Owner, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system. The ISSO shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and DoD policies.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating with the ISO to ensure the appropriate operations security posture is maintained for the Information System
Serving as principal advisor on all matters involving the security of an Information System
Managing day-to-day security operations of the system
Monitoring information systems and environment of operations
Managing and controlling changes to the system
Handling security incidents
Assisting in the development of security policies and procedures, the System Security Plan, Security Impact Analysis, and documentation of mission and business functions
ISSO Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology (from an ABET accredited or NCAE-C-designated institution)
Two or more years of proven Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience or related role
Strong knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies
Experience with security assessment tools and techniques
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
DoD/Military Training: 531-25B30-C45, J-3B-0440, DAU ISSM Basic Playlist, RMF Implementers Course or equivalent
Acceptable certifications include:
SecurityX / CASP+ CISM
CCISO CISSO
CCSP CISSP
CGRC/CAP CISSP-ISSMP
Cloud+ FITSP-M
GSEC GCIA
Security+ GCIH
SSCP GCSA
GICSP
GSLC
Additional Information:
This position will require security clearance eligibility.
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