Information System Security Officer

Salary Range: 120000 to 135000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Job Description

 

Agile Defense is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the FBI ISSO/ISSE Program Management. The ISSO will support the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a methodology for categorizing and organizing FBI information technology systems based on security, operational, and mission-related factors.

This role will help ensure systems are consistently grouped according to attributes such as classification level, FIPS-199 categorization, hosting environment, CNSS 1253 overlays, data types, and business function. The ISSO will also support labor mapping, chargeback/cost recovery reporting, and documentation requirements associated with the call order.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in federal cybersecurity compliance, risk management, RMF, GRC tools, and stakeholder coordination in a complex, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

- Support development and maintenance of a documented methodology to categorize FBI IT systems based on:

  - Classification level

  - FBI division supported

  - National Security System designation

  - FIPS-199 impact level

  - Hosting location (on-premises, Azure, AWS)

  - CNSS 1253 overlays

  - Data types managed

  - Mission/business function

  - Other evolving policy or operational criteria

- Apply the methodology across assigned systems in accordance with task order timelines.

- Ensure methodology aligns with applicable standards and guidance, including:

  - FIPS-199

  - NIST RMF and related NIST publications

  - CNSS policies and overlays

  - FBI internal cybersecurity directives

- Analyze systems based on risk, operational impact, security posture, and required level of ISSO/ISSE support.

- Maintain clear documentation supporting system grouping decisions, labor mapping, and support allocation.

- Coordinate with program leadership, the COR, call order PM, and internal reviewers to ensure the methodology is transparent, consistent, and defensible.

- Support alignment of labor categories and seniority levels to systems based on complexity and support requirements.

- Provide inputs for monthly reporting on labor allocation, chargeback, and cost recovery by system and FBI division.

- Assist with preparation of Monthly Statement Reports (MSRs), including cost details by labor category, system, and division.

- Track changes to systems, policies, technologies, and organizational structures that may affect categorization logic.

- Support updates to methodology and reporting workflows within required timeframes.

- Support ATO lifecycle activities, POA&M tracking, risk assessments, compliance documentation, and audit readiness efforts as needed.

- Support approved automation or semi-automated processes used for categorization, reporting, or labor/cost visibility in accordance with FBI requirements.

Education and Background

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, information assurance, ISSO support, or system security governance in a federal environment.
One of the following: SecurityX/CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, Cloud+, GSEC, Security + or SSCP

Required Skills

- Active Top Secret clearance required.

- Experience supporting system categorization, security control compliance, and risk management under federal cybersecurity frameworks.

- Working knowledge of:

  - FIPS-199

  - NIST SP 800-37

  - NIST SP 800-53

  - CNSS 1253

  - Federal RMF processes

- Experience with GRC tools and maintaining system/security data.

- Experience supporting reporting, documentation, and audit readiness.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple systems and priorities in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

- Experience supporting FBI, DOJ, IC, or other federal law enforcement or national security customers.

- Experience with classified systems and National Security Systems.

- Familiarity with Azure and AWS environments.

- Experience supporting labor/resource planning based on system complexity or compliance workload.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.