Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

ERP International • Laurel, MD

7d • Remote

About The Position

ERP International, LLC is currently seeking a Full Time Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, and compliance initiatives for large-scale federal information systems and enterprise technology environments. The selected candidate will serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor responsible for supporting the security authorization lifecycle, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements, conducting risk assessments, supporting continuous monitoring activities, and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to strengthen organizational security posture. This position is ideal for professionals with experience supporting federal civilian agencies, healthcare organizations, or other highly regulated environments that require rigorous security, privacy, and compliance oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting federal, healthcare, defense, or highly regulated environments.
• 3+ years serving as an ISSO, Information Security Specialist, Security Analyst, Security Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience supporting NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
• Experience with: NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, FISMA compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Security Control Assessments, POA&M Management.
• Experience developing security documentation and compliance artifacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain a government public trust Clearance/background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Experience working in cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Experience supporting audit readiness activities.
• Experience working with security automation and vulnerability management platforms.
• Experience supporting Zero Trust initiatives.
• Experience supporting large-scale digital modernization efforts.
• One or more of the following: CISSP, CGRC (formerly CAP), CISM, CRISC, Security+ CEH, GSEC, GSLC.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and execution of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Develop, review, and maintain security authorization documentation including: System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Contingency Plans, and Security and privacy supporting artifacts.
• Support system authorization, reauthorization, and continuous authorization activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements.
• Perform cybersecurity risk assessments and control analyses.
• Monitor security posture through continuous monitoring activities.
• Track vulnerabilities, remediation activities, and corrective action plans.
• Support security reporting and risk communication activities.
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Participate in security governance forums and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, developers, operations teams, and security personnel.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to government and contractor stakeholders.
• Support audit readiness, compliance reviews, and independent assessments.
• Develop executive briefings, status reports, and cybersecurity metrics.
• Assist with incident response coordination and post-incident reviews.
• Support security control testing and validation efforts.
• Evaluate proposed system changes for cybersecurity impacts.
• Participate in contingency planning and continuity activities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries & Benefits to include Health, Dental, Vision and Retirement!
• Health Advocate & Concierge Services!
• Unlimited Job- Related Training & Development!
• Employee Recognition & Incentive Programs!
• Employee Appreciation & Company Sponsored Events!
• Opportunity to work with leading edge technology!
• Community Outreach & Charity Work!

What This Job Offers

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