The Role
Serve as primary ISSO for RMF implementation and system accreditation. Develop ATO packages, perform security control assessments, manage continuous monitoring and POA&Ms, coordinate with authorizing officials and auditors, remediate findings, and mentor junior ISSO staff across multiple DoD/IC systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
cFocus Software seeks a Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our program supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This position is on site in the Washington DC, MD, & VA area. This position requires a TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.
Qualifications:
Duties:
Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance
- B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience with as an ISSO for DoD/IC systems
- Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III ce1iification (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
Duties:
- Serves as the primary ISSO responsible for Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and system accreditation activities.
- Develops and maintains Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, security control assessments, and continuous monitoring programs.
- Coordinates with Authorizing Officials, security teams, and auditors. Manages Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and ensures timely remediation of security findings.
- Implements security controls and ensures compliance with all applicable security requirements.
- Provides ISSO support for multiple systems and mentors junior ISSO staff.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance
- B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 8+ years of experience as an ISSO for DoD/IC systems
- Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
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The Company
What We Do
Established in 2006, cFocus Software automates FedRAMP compliance and develops government chatbots for the Azure Government Cloud, Office 365, and SharePoint. cFocus Software is the exclusive vendor of ATO (Authority To Operate) as a Service™, which automates FedRAMP compliance for the Azure Government Cloud and Office 365. Contact Us for a demo of ATO as a Service™ or a FREE government chatbot proof of concept project today!







