Information Systems Security Officer – Staff

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Information Systems Security Officer providing technical and programmatic Information Assurance support for customers in the areas of network and information security systems for national priority programs.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeMiddletown • Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $82,100 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports and implements security requirements within the organization’s business processes and system environments
Prepare security documentation using accepted frameworks and guidelines, including RMF, Xacta, and related accreditation processes
Lead and facilitate meetings, briefings, and cross-functional discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate security status, risks, vulnerabilities, assessment results, and remediation progress, and to drive alignment and timely resolution of identified issues
Develop and maintain Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) plans, ensuring the implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Provide certification and accreditation support, including developing, updating and maintaining security plans (SPs) and contingency plans
Conduct complex risk assessments and vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
Analyze policies, procedures, and system implementations against applicable federal laws, regulations, and security standards; identify gaps and recommend corrective actions
Recommend system enhancements and corrective actions to address security deficiencies
Oversee secure configuration practices, guides implementation and validation of security tools, reviews compliance scan results, advise stakeholders on remediation priorities, and evaluates products and administrative practices for security impact and enterprise suitability
Conduct security program audits and develop remediation strategies to reduce identified risks
Perform vulnerability assessments and track remediation through resolution
Develop strategies to support compliance with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements
Provide information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to address new and evolving requirements
Evaluate, develop, and enhance security policies, requirements, and tools
Support computer security incident investigations and response activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of experience in related field
Secret clearance
Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, or CISM are a plus
CSWF certification preferred
Experience supporting DoD or federal information assurance programs, including Authorization to Operate (ATO) package support
Familiarity with security scanning, compliance validation, system hardening, and audit support
Experience supporting incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

security requirementssecurity documentationrisk assessmentsvulnerability assessmentssecurity program auditssecurity policiessecurity architecturessystem hardeningcompliance validationincident response

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipfacilitationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstakeholder engagementstrategic planningteamworkadaptability

Certifications

CISSPCASP+CISMCSWFSecret clearance