Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
AMERICAN SYSTEMS · Camp Pendleton, CA, US ·
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Salary
- USD 120,000 – 150,000 / year
Oversee cybersecurity compliance and risk management for military systems, ensuring adherence to federal and DoD standards while coordinating with stakeholders.
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer ISSO to support the cybersecurity compliance and security posture of assigned information systems. This role is responsible for helping maintain system authorizations, supporting RMF activities, reviewing access requests, coordinating with stakeholders, tracking vulnerabilities and incidents, and ensuring systems remain compliant with applicable Federal, DoW, DoN, and Marine Corps cybersecurity requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support system authorization, RMF, and continuous monitoring activities
- Maintain security documentation and authorization artifacts in eMASS
- Review and validate user access requests, training, clearance, and need to know
- Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities, incidents, and remediation efforts
- Coordinate with ISSM, system owners, administrators, and government stakeholders
- Support audits, inspections, risk assessments, and security control reviews
- Help ensure compliance with approved security configurations and STIGs
- Assist with contingency planning, disaster recovery, and backup or recovery testing
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Active Secret clearance
- Experience with RMF, A and A, cybersecurity compliance, and eMASS
- Knowledge of access control, user account management, and security documentation
- Familiarity with Federal and military cybersecurity policies and standards
- Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills