Senior Information Systems Security Officer, Top Secret Clearance

UltraViolet Cyber

Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) leading cybersecurity compliance for IT and classified networks. Driving the Risk Management Framework's process and overseeing continuous monitoring activities.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeBluemont • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

System Authorization: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and authorization packages.
Risk & Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security audits, oversee scanning operations (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for remediation.
Continuous Monitoring: Implement security telemetry, manage patch statuses, and monitor system activities for anomalous behavior or potential threats.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure systems adhere to strict federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, FISMA).
Incident Response & Configuration: Coordinate incident response, evaluate security impacts of system changes, and enforce access controls.
Leadership & Advising: Provide strategic risk and compliance advice to system owners and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), while mentoring junior ISSO staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizenship is required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related cybersecurity field.
Experience: 10+ years of professional information security or information assurance experience.
Frameworks: Extensive working knowledge of the RMF, FISMA, and NIST frameworks.
Certifications: Industry-standard credentials such as the CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+.
Background Investigation: This role requires a federal background investigation. A current or prior DHS suitability is highly preferred.
Clearance: An active Top Secret DoD clearance (with SCI/SAP eligibility) is required for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
11 Paid Holidays Annually

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Hard Skills & Tools

System Security Plans (SSPs)Risk & Vulnerability ManagementSecurity AuditsACASNessusPlan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)Security TelemetryIncident ResponseAccess ControlsConfiguration Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipAdvisingMentoringStrategic Risk ManagementCompliance Advice

Certifications

CISSPCISMCompTIA Security+