Information Systems Security Officer

EEOC

Lead Information Systems Security Officer supporting national security programs through Risk Management Framework authorization activities and overseeing cybersecurity measures. Manage vulnerability and compliance efforts in critical systems.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySplunkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support mission-critical national security programs as the lead Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Oversee the full lifecycle of Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization activities
Lead RMF authorization activities, including system categorization, control selection, assessment preparation, authorization packages, technical vulnerability assessments, and ongoing monitoring
Oversee vulnerability management cycles, including ACAS reviews, CVE analysis, plugin evaluation, POA&M development, and mitigation coordination
Direct the development, maintenance, and accuracy of all A&A artifacts, such as SSP, POA&M, CONOPS, and monitoring plans
Manage audit log collection, review, dashboard analysis, and reporting through SPLUNK and other enterprise tools
Ensure system incident response and recovery efforts follow approved procedures and maintain full security functionality
Serve as the central point of contact for security posture, policy interpretation, and compliance guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience with NIST 800‑53, ICD 503, RMF, and secure system operations
Experience developing and maintaining A&A artifacts
Experience with STIGs, Tenable scanning, mitigation of ACAS results, CVE research, and vulnerability remediation coordination
Experience solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes
Experience building or reviewing SPLUNK dashboards and audit analysis
Experience with Cybersecurity in the IC community
Knowledge of network security principles and practices
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED
IAM Level III certification, such as CISSP, GSLC, or CISM

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care
recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk Management Framework (RMF)NIST 800-53ICD 503vulnerability managementaudit log collectionSPLUNKSTIGsTenable scanningCVE researchvulnerability remediation

Soft Skills

problem solvingautomationcommunicationleadershippolicy interpretationcompliance guidance

Certifications

IAM Level IIICISSPGSLCCISM