Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

E Logic • Washington D.C., DC

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About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). As a Senior ISSO, you will act as the Alternate ISSO, fully qualified to step in for the Lead ISSO during their absence. You will be responsible for performing complex ISSO duties across a portfolio of FISMA-moderate systems, leading critical workstreams in RMF, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management. You will work directly with federal staff to ensure systems maintain a strong security posture and achieve compliance with federal cybersecurity policies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Tier 4 High-Risk Public Trust background investigation.
• Must hold a relevant cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years of direct experience as an ISSO or in a similar RMF/compliance role within the federal government.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with cybersecurity and compliance tools, including: GRC Platforms (CSAM strongly preferred). SIEM Platforms (Splunk strongly preferred). ITSM Tools (ServiceNow). Vulnerability Assessment Tools (Tenable, Qualys). Cloud Security (Microsoft Azure, M365, Entra ID).

Nice To Haves

• CISSP or CISM is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA compliance.
• Experience with federal audit preparation and Inspector General (IG) or GAO reviews.
• Experience supporting FedRAMP-compliant cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior-level ISSO duties for assigned information systems, managing their security posture throughout the system lifecycle.
• Lead the development and maintenance of RMF artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and Security Control Assessments within the CSAM platform.
• Manage continuous monitoring and security posture activities, including analyzing vulnerability scan results and verifying log ingestion in Splunk.
• Provide critical ISSO support during cybersecurity incidents and audits by retrieving system context, coordinating with the SOC, and documenting corrective actions.
• Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for proposed system changes and support federal decision-making at Change Control Boards (CCB).
• Lead assigned workstreams in areas such as vulnerability management, POA&M lifecycle management, or security documentation.

Benefits

• E-Logic, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed