ISSO (Mid-Level) (Cybersecurity)

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Company

Provides digital services, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, and technology services to U.S. federal agencies.

What you will do

• Perform security assessments of networks, systems, applications, and cloud environments.
• Support incident response planning and conduct security training sessions.
• Monitor compliance with federal security standards, regulations, and agency policies.
• Conduct continuous monitoring, including vulnerability scanning, log analysis, and remediation tracking.
• Prepare security assessment documentation, including SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms, under the NIST RMF.
• Validate remediation effectiveness through retesting, evidence review, and compliance verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business, or an associate degree or equivalent relevant experience combined with a professional certification.
• At least two years of information technology experience; two years of ISSO experience is preferred.
• Experience planning and performing audits, reviewing or developing system security plans, interpreting vulnerability scans, and tracking mitigation activities.
• Knowledge of NIST, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 controls, FedRAMP baselines, and federal cybersecurity policies.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Nice to have

• CISSP or an equivalent cybersecurity certification, such as Security+.
• Experience supporting federal contracts.
• Experience coordinating with system owners, ISSOs, architecture teams, and cybersecurity leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Eleven federal holidays and paid time off.
• Performance-based incentives may be available.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, and charitable contribution matching.