Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

The role

The ISSO will support secure Department of Defense cloud systems and programs. This role involves ensuring compliance, monitoring cybersecurity posture, and supporting RMF/JSIG accreditation.

What you will do

• Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis
• Maintain operational security posture consistent with security authorization package and ATO requirements
• Verify user clearance, need-to-know, and security responsibilities
• Ensure audit records are captured, reviewed regularly, and anomalies documented
• Conduct regular system security reviews for compliance with STIG/CIS benchmarks
• Develop, sustain, and maintain RMF documentation packages
• Support development and sustainment of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages and Body of Evidence (BoE)
• Coordinate hardware, software, and firmware changes with the ISSM and AO/DAO
• Collaborate with Security Engineers, DevOps, and IT operations teams
• Implement cloud-native security solutions

Required qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+
• 2 years of experience in an ISSO or equivalent security role
• 2 years combined hands-on user experience with SIEM platforms
• 2 years combined hands-on user experience with vulnerability management tools
• 2 years combined hands-on user experience with compliance and reporting tools
• Experience with RMF/JSIG accreditation lifecycle, control implementation, and/or continuous monitoring
• Active Top Secret clearance

Nice to have

• Experience performing risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and/or security audits
• Technical writing experience
• Experience with TCP/IP networking and network security
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification, such as CASP+ or CISSP
• Cloud services experience (ex: Azure, AWS)
• AWS or Azure technical certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Experience with Microsoft Defender or Trellix (ePO) endpoint security platforms
• Experience with security incident response teams (NOC/SOC)
• Familiarity with container security (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/EKS/AKS)

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. It is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work.