Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with DoD Clearance

VETS, Inc., is looking to add a mid-level (3-5 years experience) Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to our growing team. This is a full-time, permanent position with full benefits located at Scott AFB. Due to contractual requirements, this position required US Citizenship and a current/active DoD Clearance.
The successful candidate will:

• Own the day-to-day security authorization posture of assigned DoD information systems


• Work within a well-resourced team with dedicated engineering, operations, and architecture support


• Develop expertise in modern RMF tooling including eMASS and eMASSer automation


• Directly support mission continuity by managing ATO packages and continuous monitoring programs


• Grow into a senior GRC role with clear advancement pathways

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs) for assigned systems


• Manage POA&Ms from identification through remediation and closure


• Compile and submit Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages


• Conduct continuous monitoring activities per established strategy


• Utilize eMASS for GRC management and RMF workflow tracking


• Coordinate with ISSEs and SecOps to validate control implementations


• Develop Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and support SAR coordination


• Draft supply chain risk management plans


• Support the Cybersecurity Architect with RMF strategic planning

Required:

• Active Secret or TS clearance


• 35 years of RMF/ATO experience within DoD or federal environments


• Hands-on experience with eMASS


• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53r5 and DoD RMF processes


• Demonstrated ability to independently author SSPs and manage POA&Ms


• DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification CEH


• DoD 8140 Interim Education Options

Desired

• DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+


• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering


• Experience with eMASSer or similar RMF automation tooling


• Exposure to cloud-hosted or hybrid system authorization boundaries


• Familiarity with the DoD RMF Knowledge Service