CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
$92K–$125K
Washington, DC · On-site · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree.
About the job
Manages security assessment and authorization for Department of Commerce systems, supporting the Government ISSM and systems’ ATO through the RMF lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Conduct security assessments and oversight under NIST 800.53; develop and finalize A&A documentation, reports, and recommendations.
- Identify, prioritize, document, and report cybersecurity risks; advise on mitigation and security improvements.
- Support configuration and vulnerability management, including scanning, patch compliance, and security-impact assessment of system changes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- At least five years of experience in an IA Analyst, ISSE, ISSO, or similar role developing ATO packages and security documentation.
- eMASS experience.
- Professional security certification such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP, or higher.
Nice to have
- CISSP, CASP, or similar certificate.
- Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
Pay
USD 92,213.33–125,146.66 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
DIACAP, RMF, NIST 800.53, eMASS, HBSS, ACAS, IAVM, Microsoft Word and Excel
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