Lead Senior Information System Security Officer

CACI International Inc

Lead Senior Information System Security Officer ensuring security and compliance of FEMA's information systems. Collaborating with IT professionals to implement robust security controls.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Maryland, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,300 - $189,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including the development of System Security Plans (SSPs) and conducting comprehensive risk assessments. Proven leadership in managing information security teams and implementing security architecture designs while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

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Risk Management Framework (RMF)Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level IIISecurity Impact AnalysisContinuous Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentSystem Security Plans (SSPs)Configuration Management PlansContingency PlansIncident Response PlansVulnerability AssessmentsSecurity Architecture DesignFISMA Scorecard AnalysisRequirement Traceability MatricesAuthorization Boundary Diagrams

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CSAMRegScaleEMASSAutomated Security Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

Industry Keywords

U.S. CitizenshipFEMA EOD SuitabilityDHS ExperienceDoD ExperienceCloud SecurityFedRAMP Authorization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute complete Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions
Lead a team of 13 ISSO
Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs)
Create and maintain Configuration Management Plans
Conduct Security Impact Analyses and approve Change Requests
Develop and test Contingency Plans and Incident Response Plans
Conduct Risk Assessments, annual security assessments, and vulnerability assessments
Develop security architecture designs, requirement traceability matrices, and authorization boundary diagrams
Maintain Hardware and Software Inventory Lists and conduct FISMA Scorecard Analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required
FEMA EOD suitability or Current DHS or FEMA EOD preferred
BS/BA + 15 years of applicable experience in information security
Must have one of the following Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III qualifications:
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
10+ years of experience in information security
Demonstrated expertise in RMF, Information
Desired: Active Secret security clearance
Previous DHS or DoD experience
Experience with CSAM, RegScale, eMASS, or similar GRC tools
Experience supporting emergency operations or disaster response missions
Knowledge of cloud security and FedRAMP authorization processes
Experience with continuous monitoring and automated security tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits
Flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources