Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III

Description

Leading with our people, Digital Consultants’ mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity, we remain committed to upholding honesty, trust, respect, and ethical standards in all our endeavors. We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian, and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offer our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness and Common Sense, make working here more than a job; it’s the Digital family. 

Digital Consultants seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III who provides cybersecurity support and oversight for Navy systems in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Navy Cybersecurity policies. The ISSO assists the ISSM in ensuring system compliance, maintains RMF package documentation, and supports vulnerability management and cybersecurity reporting in support of NSWCPD Code 104.

Duties To Include:

• Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in all aspects of system cybersecurity compliance and accreditation.
• Develop, review, and maintain RMF accreditation packages, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), POA&Ms, and Continuous Monitoring strategies.
• Ensure implementation and validation of security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, DoD 8510.01 (RMF), and Navy SCA business rules.
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, review STIG and SRG scan results, and track remediation in eMASS/VRAM.
• Conduct and document security incident response actions and report to the ISSM.
• Provide cybersecurity status reporting, technical risk analysis, and compliance metrics to leadership.
• Coordinate with system administrators, engineers, and Navy program offices to ensure security requirements are integrated into system lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Clearance: Top Secret, US Citizen only
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, information technology, communications systems management, or an equivalent science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I or IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC). CISSP or CAP).
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity or A&A experience, with at least 5 years as an ISSO or equivalent security role. Experience must include:
• Developing and maintaining RMF lifecycle documentation.
• Assessing and validating implementation of security controls.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability reviews, documenting results, and supporting system accreditation.
• Expert knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and Navy cybersecurity compliance processes.
• Proficiency in eMASS, ACAS, VRAM, and DISA STIG compliance tools.
• Ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and program management teams to resolve cybersecurity issues.
• Ability to work on-site at NSWCPD Philadelphia and travel CONUS as required.
• The candidate must, with or without reasonable accommodation, be able to sit, stand, use computers and monitors, and perform duties in an office environment for extended periods. The candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion (e.g., moving a case of paper or similar task) that may occur occasionally.

Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

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