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
- 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
Skills Required
- At least 8 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience with RMF, Assessment and Authorization, 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
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The ESOP provides an ownership stake that adds long-term financial value and complements base pay. This employee-ownership structure stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic enrollment and broad investment options, alongside the ESOP, strengthens retirement pathways beyond salary. These features are presented as competitive within the defense contracting space.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is considered fair or comparable to industry peers, particularly for technical roles. Starting compensation is described as solid for areas like cybersecurity, systems administration, and IT engineering.
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What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
