Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with **DoD Clearance**

VETS, Inc

Scott Air Force Base, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Authorization, Automation, CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Security, Contract Requirements, Data Science, DoD Clearance, GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Software, Internet Security, Machine Tool, Operational Support, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Analysis, Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Systems Maintenance, Top Secret Clearance, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Scott Air Force Base, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
VETS, Inc., is looking to add a mid-level (3-5 years experience) Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to our growing team. This is a full-time, permanent position with full benefits located at Scott AFB. Due to contractual requirements, this position required US Citizenship and a current/active DoD Clearance.

The successful candidate will:

  • Own the day-to-day security authorization posture of assigned DoD information systems
  • Work within a well-resourced team with dedicated engineering, operations, and architecture support
  • Develop expertise in modern RMF tooling including eMASS and eMASSer automation
  • Directly support mission continuity by managing ATO packages and continuous monitoring programs
  • Grow into a senior GRC role with clear advancement pathways

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs) for assigned systems
  • Manage POA&Ms from identification through remediation and closure
  • Compile and submit Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages
  • Conduct continuous monitoring activities per established strategy
  • Utilize eMASS for GRC management and RMF workflow tracking
  • Coordinate with ISSEs and SecOps to validate control implementations
  • Develop Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and support SAR coordination
  • Draft supply chain risk management plans
  • Support the Cybersecurity Architect with RMF strategic planning

Required:

  • Active Secret or TS clearance
  • 3–5 years of RMF/ATO experience within DoD or federal environments
  • Hands-on experience with eMASS
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53r5 and DoD RMF processes
  • Demonstrated ability to independently author SSPs and manage POA&Ms
  • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification — CEH
  • DoD 8140 Interim Education Options

Desired

  • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification — one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+
  • Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
  • Experience with eMASSer or similar RMF automation tooling
  • Exposure to cloud-hosted or hybrid system authorization boundaries
  • Familiarity with the DoD RMF Knowledge Service

About the Company

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VETS, Inc