Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

General Dynamics
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 111,155 - 150,385Function: Security & Public SafetyExperience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Documentation","Collaboration","Risk evaluation","Remediation coordination"]

Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for enterprise infrastructure across multiple classified network domains. Own the security lifecycle for assigned systems by maintaining security authorization packages and baseline artifacts, ensuring continuous ATO through monitoring and updates, and managing POA&Ms, risk acceptance, waivers, and exceptions. Perform periodic reviews, audit logs for compliance and abnormal activity, coordinate remediation, and support secure recovery and decommissioning. Collaborate with engineering and system owners for accreditation updates.

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General Dynamics
General Dynamics
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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

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Job Summary

Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for enterprise infrastructure across multiple classified network domains. Own the security lifecycle for assigned systems by maintaining security authorization packages and baseline artifacts, ensuring continuous ATO through monitoring and updates, and managing POA&Ms, risk acceptance, waivers, and exceptions. Perform periodic reviews, audit logs for compliance and abnormal activity, coordinate remediation, and support secure recovery and decommissioning. Collaborate with engineering and system owners for accreditation updates.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Security & Public Safety

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as the primary cybersecurity advisor on system security posture, threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements
  • •Maintain and update security authorization packages, documentation, and baseline artifacts throughout the system lifecycle
  • •Ensure systems retain active Authority to Operate (ATO) via continuous monitoring, updates, and alignment with security policies
  • •Develop and manage POA&Ms, risk acceptance requests, waivers, and exceptions for identified vulnerabilities
  • •Audit system logs and coordinate remediation for compliance issues or abnormal activity

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 111,155 - 150,385
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
  • •Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
  • •Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE)
  • •Hands-on experience performing ISSO functions under the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • •Strong understanding of NIST SP 80037, 80053, CNSSI 1253, and FISMA-aligned security practices
Experience:8+ years
Education:
Skills:CommunicationDocumentationCollaborationRisk evaluationRemediation coordination
Certifications:Security+ CEDoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce
Tech Stack:Classified NetworksCybersecurity ComplianceDISA STIGRMFNIST SP 80037NIST SP 80053CNSSI 1253FISMASplunk

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top Secret SCIPolygraphCI Polygraph

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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