Zachary Piper Solutionsis seeking anInformation System Security Officer (ISSO) IIIto support a government consulting partner in the Washington, DC area. The ISSO III will provide cybersecurity support for Department of Defense systems, ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and managing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities throughout the system lifecycle.
Location:
Hybrid (Washington, DC area, 1 day onsite required; additional onsite support as needed for meetings or classified data access)
Responsibilities of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) IIISupport Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) in maintaining cybersecurity compliance across assigned systems
Manage RMF activities, A&A packages, security plans, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring requirements within eMASS
Coordinate security control assessments, risk assessments, annual security reviews, and validation efforts with government stakeholders
Track vulnerabilities through remediation utilizing tools such as VRAM, ACAS, and other DoD cybersecurity platforms
Analyze cybersecurity findings, evaluate corrective actions, and present risk-related reporting to leadership
Qualifications for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III6+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, cyber threat analysis, security change implementation, and incident response activities
Current IAM Level II certification (Security+, CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP, or equivalent)
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and eligibility for JWICS access
Experience with RMF, DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes, NIST publications, STIGs, SRGs, and cybersecurity policy implementation
Hands-on experience with eMASS, VRAM, ACAS, HBSS, continuous monitoring, configuration management, and security control assessments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related STEM field
Compensation for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III$150,000 - $165,000 (depending on experience)
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and additional employer-sponsored benefits
This job opens for applications on 10/5/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: ISSO, Information System Security Officer, Cybersecurity, RMF, Risk Management Framework, A&A, Assessment and Authorization, eMASS, VRAM, ACAS, HBSS, NIST, POA&M, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, DoD Cybersecurity, STIG, SRG, IAM II, CISSP, Security+, CAP, CISM, Top Secret Clearance, SCI, JWICS, Information Assurance, Cyber Defense, Federal Government, Defense Contracting.
