Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Amentum is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Elkridge, MD. As an ISSO, you will play a vital role in safeguarding national security by protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of government-affiliated information systems.

Requirements

• Serve as the primary security advisor for assigned classified and unclassified information systems, ensuring alignment with DoD, DIA, and NIST guidelines.
• Ensure systems are configured, operated, and maintained in accordance with DIA Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Develop, implement, and continuously monitor system security plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, risk assessments, and related documentation.
• Lead or support system authorization and accreditation (A&A) activities, including system testing, security control validation, and interfacing with government Authorizing Officials (AOs).
• Maintain continuous monitoring and oversight of security controls, including regular auditing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance tracking.
• Perform daily audit log reviews, analyze security alerts, and verify system security settings.
• Track and report system vulnerabilities and status of remediation efforts.
• Coordinate with system owners, administrators, and program managers to ensure security compliance milestones are met.
• Maintain and update cybersecurity documentation to reflect current system architecture and security posture.
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and risk analysis sessions for new or modified system components.
• Provide weekly security status reports to internal management and external stakeholders as required by the contract.
• Stay current with evolving DoD cybersecurity policies and threat intelligence relevant to classified systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• Executive Deferral Plan
• 17 days of vacation per year
• Seven paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Company stock purchase