Information Systems Security Officer; Federal Program

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Federal Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V

• Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned federal information systems
• Develop, implement, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) in accordance with NIST SP 800‑53
  , RMF
  , and agency‑specific requirements
• Ensure continuous compliance with FISMA
  , FedRAMP
  , and organizational security policies
• Support system Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, including initial authorizations, renewals, and continuous monitoring
• Conduct security control assessments and analyze system risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Identify security vulnerabilities and manage remediation efforts through Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Collaborate with system owners and engineers to implement risk‑based security controls
• Provide security guidance during system development, modernization, and operational phases
• Execute and maintain continuous monitoring programs
  , including vulnerability scanning, log review, and control validation
• Review and analyze scan results (e.g., Nessus, Tenable) and track remediation progress
• Monitor compliance artifacts and evidence to support audits, inspections, and assessments
• Support cybersecurity incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, and reporting
• Ensure timely reporting of incidents in accordance with federal and agency procedures
• Work with ISSMs, program managers, and federal customers
• Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
• Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
• Work may be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely

• At least 5 years of direct ISSO experience in overseeing and interacting within a portfolio of security assets and systems at a Government-program level that involves multiple systems and facilities
• Direct experience with senior clients and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex environment
• Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like Share Point
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
• Must reside in Washington, DC area at the time of employment
• Clearance: US Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree
• Critical
  
  Skills:
  
  Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem‑solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs.

At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.