Information Systems Security Officer

DAWSON

Information Systems Security Officer supporting information security activities for the Defense Health Agency. Ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework policies on-site in Florida.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeFort Walton Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $92,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing and enforcing Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages, maintaining Approval to Operate (ATO) status, and conducting continuous vulnerability monitoring. Proficient in cybersecurity reporting and compliance with data security policies and legal requirements.

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Information Systems Security Officer ExperienceDoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)Security + CertificationContinuous Vulnerability MonitoringCybersecurity Reporting

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Hard Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)Approval to Operate (ATO)Plan of Action and Measures (POAMs)Local Area Network (LAN) SecurityWide Area Network (WAN) SecurityIncident Management ReportingAuthenticator ManagementSystem Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS OutlookMS ExcelMS ProjectMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Security + CertificationIAT Level 2 ADP/IT II

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityData Security PoliciesDHA DirectivesMedical ServersIT Shared Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support duties and tasks in this area includes, but is not limited to: Assist the leadership in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
Implement and enforce MTF Infrastructure RMF Packages, to include creating Package Implementation Plans and Package Security Plans for MTF Infrastructure and IT Shared Services.
Comply with all RMF requirements to successfully maintain Approval to Operate (ATO) status.
Initiate Plan of Action and Measures (POAMs), as needed.
Perform activities to support receiving and maintaining ATC/ATO for new or existing systems and applications and maintain inventory of ATC/ATO status of systems and applications.
Perform Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring for all regional MTFs.
Maintain inventory of MTF Infrastructures, IT Shared Services, and Medical Servers and Applications, initiate regular and as-needed scans of same.
Report vulnerabilities to appropriate POCs and monitor their mitigation.
Provide support in development and implementation of Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN)/PC/Server-related security policies.
Provide cybersecurity reports to DHA leadership, as needed.
Comply with MTF cybersecurity program implementation plan and ensures compliance with DHA management policies.
In coordination with leadership, ensure compliance with data security policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements in accordance with DHA directives and applicable RMF requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of authenticator management for unclassified systems.
In coordination with leadership, ensure compliance with protection requirements, control procedures, incident management reporting, remote access requirements, and system management for all systems under scope.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelors Degree in a related field identified.
A minimum of one (1) year working as an Information Systems Security Officer.
Current background Investigation Tier 5 (SSBI), IAT Level 2 ADP/IT II.
Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Security + certification.
Computer skills required: (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint).
Other skills required: Ability to multi-task, compromise, and solve problems, excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines, superior verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
a 401(k) program with employer match
paid vacation and sick leave
employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
an Employee Assistance Program
flexible work environment
several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage, accident insurance, identity theft coverage, pet insurance.