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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Senior to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for executing the full RMF lifecycle across all inform…
Skills: Risk Management Framework, NIST Security Controls, Cybersecurity Policy Application, Security Assessment And Authorization, Contingency Planning
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Lead the full RMF lifecycle and security assessment activities to maintain 100% Authority to Operate (ATO) status. Develop critical contingency plans and ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies across all information systems.
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least six years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or ISSO/ISSM roles. Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining DHS Suitability/Entry on Duty clearance.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Senior to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for executing the full RMF lifecycle across all information systems and applications, leading security assessment activities with the goal of maintaining a 100% Authority to Operate (ATO) status. As a senior leader, you will ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, manage system remediation efforts, design critical contingency plans, and champion cybersecurity awareness across the organization.
Education:
· Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) OR equivalent verifiable work experience
Experience:
· Six (6) years of progressive experience in information assurance, cybersecurity
engineering, or ISSO/ISSM roles.
Clearance Requirements:
· Must be a U.S. citizen (no dual citizenship).
· Ability to pass a background investigation.
· Able to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability/Entry on Duty (EOD).
Soft Skills:
· High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
· Strong leadership and project management capabilities to drive remediation actions and
manage inspection timelines.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to draft
technical status reports and confidently brief clients and senior stakeholders.
Position Responsibilities
Security Program Oversight & Leadership
· Policy Application: Ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies,
principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT cybersecurity services.
· Operational Posture: Develop and implement programs as required to ensure that
systems, networks, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems
cybersecurity policies and procedures.
· Resilience Planning: Develop system security contingency plans and disaster recovery
plans to ensure organizational resilience.
Strategic Advisory & Risk Management
· Executive & Client Consultation: Help conduct the appropriate remediation actions
associated with findings from inspections and evaluations, generate status reports, and
brief clients on the security health of information systems or programs.
· Risk Management Framework (RMF) Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise and
knowledge of RMF to perform Risk Management Framework activities for all
information systems and applications.
· Operations & Controls: Follow RMF to identify, implement, assess, and manage cybersecurity capabilities and services, expressed as security controls, and authorizing the operation of an information system. Assessments, Audits, & Compliance · Authorization Support: Lead the security assessment and authorization activities for information systems, maintaining 100% ATO status. · Audit Readiness: Lead cybersecurity-related audits, inspections, assessments, operations, and orders processing. · Standards Alignment: Ensure information systems comply with client requirements and industry standards.
Technical Areas of Expertise
· Deep subject matter expertise and advanced knowledge of RMF and NIST security
controls.
· Proven track record of leading systems successfully through the assessment and
authorization process to secure and maintain a 100% ATO status.
· Demonstrated experience authoring enterprise-level documentation, including
Contingency Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans.
· Experience coordinating and leading responses to formal cybersecurity audits,
technical inspections, and orders processing.
Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits, from competitive salaries, full health insurance, generous time off, and observation of federal holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development! Salary Range $110,000-$125,000
AI-Powered Cybersecurity for Mission Success
Your Vision Achieved. Avint is a mission-focused cybersecurity and AI solutions company helping federal agencies, defense organizations, and commercial enterprises secure, modernize, and transform their operations in an increasingly complex threat environment. We combine deep cybersecurity expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation capabilities to solve our clients' most critical challenges. From cyber governance, engineering, compliance, and security operations to AI-driven vulnerability intelligence, threat prioritization, and mission automation, we deliver solutions that improve resilience, reduce risk, and accelerate decision-making. Our approach is grounded in a simple principle: technology should empower mission outcomes. By integrating cybersecurity, data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies, we help organizations maximize the value of their investments while staying ahead of evolving threats. Avint's team of industry-leading cybersecurity professionals, engineers, innovators, and former government executives brings decades of experience supporting civilian agencies, the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and critical infrastructure organizations worldwide. Our reputation as a trusted partner is built on delivering measurable results, technical excellence, and unwavering integrity. Founded by Marcie Nagel, CEO, Air Force and FBI veteran, and nationally recognized cybersecurity leader, Avint continues to invest in the future of mission-driven technology through advancements in AI, cyber automation, and next-generation security solutions. Certifications and Credentials: • CMMI Level 3 Services • ISO 9001:2015 Certified • SDVOSB and WOSB At Avint, we don't just secure systems—we enable missions.
Offices: Herndon, Virginia 20170, US
AI-Powered Cybersecurity for Mission Success
Your Vision Achieved. Avint is a mission-focused cybersecurity and AI solutions company helping federal agencies, defense organizations, and commercial enterprises secure, modernize, and transform their operations in an increasingly complex threat environment. We combine deep cybersecurity expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation capabilities to solve our clients' most critical challenges. From cyber governance, engineering, compliance, and security operations to AI-driven vulnerability intelligence, threat prioritization, and mission automation, we deliver solutions that improve resilience, reduce risk, and accelerate decision-making. Our approach is grounded in a simple principle: technology should empower mission outcomes. By integrating cybersecurity, data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies, we help organizations maximize the value of their investments while staying ahead of evolving threats. Avint's team of industry-leading cybersecurity professionals, engineers, innovators, and former government executives brings decades of experience supporting civilian agencies, the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and critical infrastructure organizations worldwide. Our reputation as a trusted partner is built on delivering measurable results, technical excellence, and unwavering integrity. Founded by Marcie Nagel, CEO, Air Force and FBI veteran, and nationally recognized cybersecurity leader, Avint continues to invest in the future of mission-driven technology through advancements in AI, cyber automation, and next-generation security solutions. Certifications and Credentials: • CMMI Level 3 Services • ISO 9001:2015 Certified • SDVOSB and WOSB At Avint, we don't just secure systems—we enable missions.
Offices: Herndon, Virginia 20170, US
