Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Top Secret Clearance)

UltraViolet Cyber • Bluemont, VA

1d • $140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

UltraViolet Cyber is seeking to hire a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead the cybersecurity and compliance efforts for organizational IT and classified networks. They drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, manage system authorizations (ATO), conduct vulnerability assessments, and oversee continuous monitoring activities to ensure secure operations and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related cybersecurity field.
• 10+ years of professional information security or information assurance experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of the RMF, FISMA, and NIST frameworks.
• Industry-standard credentials such as the CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+.
• This role requires a federal background investigation.
• An active Top Secret DoD clearance (with SCI/SAP eligibility) is required for this role

Nice To Haves

• A current or prior DHS suitability is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and authorization packages.
• Conduct regular security audits, oversee scanning operations (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for remediation.
• Implement security telemetry, manage patch statuses, and monitor system activities for anomalous behavior or potential threats.
• Ensure systems adhere to strict federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, FISMA).
• Coordinate incident response, evaluate security impacts of system changes, and enforce access controls.
• Provide strategic risk and compliance advice to system owners and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), while mentoring junior ISSO staff.

Benefits

• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
• Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

What This Job Offers

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