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Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Senior - Top Secret Clearance Required

Agile Defense· Cybersecurity – IA and Compliance
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Quantico, VA$130k - $145kRegularPosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior ISSO role to support the FBI under Objective 2: ISSO/ISSE Program Management, focusing on developing and applying a methodology to categorize FBI IT systems based on security, operational, and mission-related factors.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and maintenance of a documented methodology to categorize FBI IT systems based on: Classification level, FBI division supported, National Security System designation, FIPS-199 impact level, Hosting location (on-premises, Azure, AWS), CNSS 1253 overlays, Data types managed, Mission/business function, Other evolving policy or operational criteria
  • Apply the methodology across assigned systems in accordance with task order timelines
  • Ensure methodology aligns with applicable standards and guidance, including: FIPS-199; NIST RMF and related NIST publications; CNSS policies and overlays; FBI internal cybersecurity directives
  • Analyze systems based on risk, operational impact, security posture, and required level of ISSO/ISSE support
  • Maintain clear documentation supporting system grouping decisions, labor mapping, and support allocation
  • Coordinate with program leadership, the COR, call order PM, and internal reviewers to ensure the methodology is transparent, consistent, and defensible
  • Support alignment of labor categories and seniority levels to systems based on complexity and support requirements
  • Provide inputs for monthly reporting on labor allocation, chargeback, and cost recovery by system and FBI division
  • Assist with preparation of Monthly Statement Reports (MSRs), including cost details by labor category, system, and division
  • Track changes to systems, policies, technologies, and organizational structures that may affect categorization logic
  • Support updates to methodology and reporting workflows within required timeframes
  • Support ATO lifecycle activities, POA&M tracking, risk assessments, compliance documentation, and audit readiness efforts as needed
  • Support approved automation or semi-automated processes used for categorization, reporting, or labor/cost visibility in accordance with FBI requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, information assurance, ISSO support, or system security governance in a federal environment
  • One of the following certifications: CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, or GSLC

Skills

Required:Active Top Secret clearanceFederal cybersecurity frameworksFIPS-199NIST RMF and related publicationsCNSS 1253GRC toolsReporting and audit readinessCommunication

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • short-term and long-term Disability
  • Retirement
  • Learning and Development opportunities
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