CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
$92K–$125K
Boston, MA +3 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
Remote
Hybrid
Philadelphia, PA - Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree.
About the job
Manages security assessment and authorization for Department of Commerce systems, supporting the Government ISSM and helping systems achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO).
What you'll do
- Manage full-lifecycle Assessment and Authorization through all six RMF steps, including security documentation, assessments, and authorization activities.
- Assess and prioritize cybersecurity risks, maintain a risk registry, and advise on mitigation and security improvements.
- Support configuration and vulnerability management, patch compliance, and security policy and assessment reporting.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- At least five years of experience as an IA Analyst, ISSE, ISSO, or similar role in ATO package development 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 (base salary)
Tools
NIST 800.53, NIST RMF, eMASS, HBSS, ACAS, IAVM, Microsoft Word, Excel
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