ISSO Lead

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Washington, DC, USA
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Hardware • Information Technology • Software
The Role
Leads ISSO support and system-level cybersecurity governance for Department of State systems. Oversees continuous RMF compliance, security control verification, vulnerability follow-through, POA&M tracking and closure, SSP maintenance, audit preparation, assessment cycles, and authorization activities. Serves as the senior technical escalation point for complex control interpretations and coordinates with system owners to maintain FISMA and NIST compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

ProSync is seeking a passionate Lead Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to help oversee the ISSO Support Department and is responsible for helping maintain security compliance, documentation accuracy, and continuous monitoring for DoS systems. They will oversee routine cybersecurity governance functions such as POA&M tracking, RMF documentation updates, vulnerability status maintenance, audit preparation, and system owner coordination. This department ensures systems stay compliant with FISMA and NIST requirements daily.

ProSync Technology Group, LLC (ProSync) is an award-winning, SDVOSB Defense Contracting company with a strong military heritage and a record of excellence in supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.  If you have prior military service or government contracting experience, are proud to serve and support our nation, and want to help support ProSync's mission to "Define and Redefine the State of Possible,” please apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The ISSO leads the personnel executing continuous RMF compliance, system documentation upkeep, and implementation of security controls.

  • Serves as senior technical authority for ISSO functions.
  • Leads system-level cybersecurity governance tasks, ensuring accuracy of SSPs, artifacts, and monitoring metrics.
  • Provides escalation point support to ISSOs for complex control interpretations.

Operations & Tasks Overseen

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Security control implementation verification
  • Vulnerability scanning follow‑through
  • POA&M population and closure
  • SSP development, review, and updates
  • Coordination during assessment cycles and A&A preparations

Requirements
  • 8+ years as an ISSO or security analyst.
  • Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800‑53, POA&M processes.
  • Experience with governance tools (e.g., Archer, CSAM).
  • A CISSP, CISM or equivalent certification is required.
  • A minimum Secret security clearance is required to be considered for this position with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. (We are not able to sponsor candidates for a security clearance)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in any field. (A technical specialization is preferred)

Benefits

Join PROSYNC and enjoy our great benefits!

Compensation

  • We also offer bonuses that are awarded quarterly to our employees and our compensation rates are highly competitive.

Health & Retirement

  • We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee assistance program for those difficult times or when you need to take care of your mental health.

Education

  • Individual growth is a priority at ProSync. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification they need to propel them to the next level.

Work/Life Balance

  • A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at ProSync, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything else you want to develop in your personal life. We offer generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays a year. ProSync also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience as an ISSO or security analyst
  • Strong knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53
  • Experience with POA&M processes
  • Experience with governance tools such as Archer or CSAM
  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification
  • Minimum Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Technical specialization in the degree
  • Prior military service or government contracting experience
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The Company
HQ: Ellicott City, MD
64 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

ProSync is a Veteran Owned, Employee Owned Small Business defense contractor that provides technology solutions and services to the federal government. Our core capabilities encompass systems, hardware, software and security engineering. We have designed, developed, fielded and provided worldwide life cycle support to national security systems for almost 20 years. Our innovative IT staff is guided by agile engineering processes, best practices and a quality assurance framework to ensure that customers receive superior services and products.

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