AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Information Systems Security Officer

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeQuantico, VA, USA$120k - $150k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience.
A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
An active Secret clearance is required.
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization (A&A), cybersecurity compliance, and eMASS is required.
Knowledge of access control, user account management, and security documentation is required.
Familiarity with Federal and military cybersecurity policies and standards is required.
Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

Support system authorization, RMF, and continuous monitoring activities.
Maintain security documentation and authorization artifacts in eMASS.
Review and validate user access requests, training, clearance, and need to know.
Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities, incidents, and remediation efforts.
Coordinate with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), system owners, administrators, and government stakeholders.
Support audits, inspections, risk assessments, and security control reviews.
Help ensure compliance with approved security configurations and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Assist with contingency planning, disaster recovery, and backup or recovery testing.

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer ISSO to support the cybersecurity compliance and security posture of assigned information systems. This role is responsible for helping maintain system authorizations, supporting RMF activities, reviewing access requests, coordinating with stakeholders, tracking vulnerabilities and incidents, and ensuring systems remain compliant with applicable Federal, DoW, DoN, and Marine Corps cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

Support system authorization, RMF, and continuous monitoring activities
Maintain security documentation and authorization artifacts in eMASS
Review and validate user access requests, training, clearance, and need to know
Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities, incidents, and remediation efforts
Coordinate with ISSM, system owners, administrators, and government stakeholders
Support audits, inspections, risk assessments, and security control reviews
Help ensure compliance with approved security configurations and STIGs
Assist with contingency planning, disaster recovery, and backup or recovery testing

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Active Secret clearance
Experience with RMF, A and A, cybersecurity compliance, and eMASS
Knowledge of access control, user account management, and security documentation
Familiarity with Federal and military cybersecurity policies and standards
Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Compensation: 120000 to 150000 (USD)

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 1975

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