Information System Security Officer

AIS (Applied Information Sciences) • Washington, DC

18h • $101,000 - $152,000

About The Position

This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently pursuing a proposal and are seeking qualified candidates to include in our submission and identify candidates for future hiring needs on the program once awarded. At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Lead Security Engineer. Core Knowledge & Skills: Develops strategic security plans, applies advanced cryptography, manages security programs, and designs secure cloud architectures. Work & Complexity: Leads strategic projects, integrates security into business processes, develops risk management strategies, and ensures compliance. Quality & Independence: Delivers strategic projects, develops innovative solutions, maintains high standards, and ensures stakeholder satisfaction. Teamwork & Communication: Leads and mentors teams, aligns efforts with organizational goals, manages performance, and develops training programs. Consulting & Engagement: Provides high-level consulting, leads innovation initiatives, develops technology roadmaps, and manages vendor contracts. As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Information System Security Officer. Position Summary The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for executing security compliance activities across assigned systems, ensuring adherence to RMF requirements, and supporting authorization efforts. This role requires independent execution of security control assessments, system documentation, and continuous monitoring activities. This is a proposal-based position; employment is contingent upon contract award and funding availability.

Requirements

• Minimum 9+ years of work experience in computer science or cybersecurity related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of ISSO or ISS Engineer experience in a cleared environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8570/IAT Level III certification or equivalent (e.g. Security+)
• Hands-on experience with tools such as: Tenable Nessus / Security Center, Splunk, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, NMAP or similar tools
• Strong understanding of: RMF (Risk Management Framework), NIST 800-53 security controls, System accreditation processes
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple systems through the ATO lifecycle
• Familiarity with federal agency compliance environments (DoD, IC, Civilian)

Responsibilities

• Perform documentation, testing, and ongoing assessment of security controls
• Ensure complete system scoping, including all assets, components, and technology stacks
• Clearly document and articulate control implementation in SSPs and related artifacts
• Lead activities supporting system ATOs and reauthorizations
• Ensure proper system lifecycle management, including decommissioning activities
• Maintain consistent and compliant continuous monitoring practices
• Coordinate with ISSMs, engineers, and system owners to resolve security findings

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.
• Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.
• Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior