Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (Cybersecurity)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States; onsite support for the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center.

Company

hirify.global is a 100% employee-owned company supporting cybersecurity operations for a US Army organization.

What you will do

• Produce, develop, maintain, and submit security authorization documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, Security Assessment Plans, and complete authorization packages.
• Support ISSMs and enforce DoD cybersecurity policies for Information Systems and Platform IT systems.
• Verify security clearances, access authorizations, and cybersecurity training before system access.
• Coordinate corrective actions, protective measures, and reporting for cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities, threats, and events.
• Review penetration test, static code analysis, vulnerability scan, and SIEM reports; analyze architectures, data flows, organizational structures, and personnel assignments for vulnerabilities.
• Improve system security postures and help secure custom-developed applications throughout their lifecycles.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity regulations, standards, and tools.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program information systems, including JSIG Revision 4 and its application to system authorization and cybersecurity compliance.
• At least 5 years supporting the full cybersecurity lifecycle for DoD systems.
• At least 5 years of progressively complex experience developing, integrating, and implementing cybersecurity and program protection standards for networks, computing environments, and application development.
• Experience with RMF, vulnerability management, system hardening, and secure coding practices.
• Working knowledge of Windows desktop, Windows Server, and Linux environments, including configurations, security controls, vulnerabilities, and audit requirements.
• Experience using Splunk or similar SIEM tools for security auditing, log analysis, continuous monitoring, and identifying potential security events.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across functional teams, with the ability to assess, document, and mitigate cybersecurity risks in complex environments.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, or CCNA Security.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
• Advanced Information Assurance Technical Level III certification, such as CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or Associate, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.
• Experience with ATO packages, RMF documentation, vulnerability assessments, and continuous monitoring.
• Familiarity with ACAS, eMASS, and HBSS.
• Experience securing custom application development environments and applying DevSecOps practices.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company.
• Equal opportunity employment environment.
• Full-time position supporting a US Army technical center.