Full-Time
Lead Information System Security Officer
ISSO
Command Control Communications Engineering & Logistics (C3EL)
11-50 employees
Designs and maintains multi-classification defense networks
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
On-site work is required in Washington, D.C.; team coverage supports 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Associate's
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- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Eligibility to obtain a Tier 4 High-Risk Public Trust is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of cybersecurity experience is required.
- A minimum of 7 years of federal Risk Management Framework and Information System Security Officer work is required.
- A minimum of 3 years leading Information System Security Officer or authorization teams is required.
- Hands-on CSAM experience supporting system profiles, controls, evidence, Plans of Action and Milestones, and authorization workflows is required.
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53B, FIPS 199, FISMA, and applicable CISA and OMB guidance is required.
- Familiarity with GRC, ITSM, SIEM, scanner, identity, endpoint, and cloud-security platforms is required.
- Direct experience briefing and coordinating with ISSMs, CISOs, AOs, AODRs, System Owners, assessors, and senior Government officials is required.
- Direct experience overseeing System Security Plans, Security Assessment Plans, Security Assessment Reports, Plans of Action and Milestones, risk assessments, control statements, and evidence packages is required.
- Expert knowledge of all seven RMF steps, ATO, reauthorization, ongoing authorization, control baselines, and inheritance is required.
- Working proficiency with ServiceNow, Splunk, and vulnerability-scanning platforms is required.
- An Associate’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field is required, although relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Provide on-site cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework sustainment support.
- Chair internal quality reviews and ensure deliverables are complete, current, consistent, timely, and audit ready.
- Manage technical risks, issues, escalations, SLA, KPI, and AQL performance, action items, and corrective actions.
- Support weekly reports, monthly status reports, and quarterly executive reviews, including authorization, vulnerability, Plans of Action and Milestones, audit, and staffing status.
- Lead a team of two Senior Information System Security Officers and maintain coverage during absence, vacancy, surge, or suitability delay.
- Produce accurate, concise, and audit-ready Government cybersecurity documentation.
- Support team coverage from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, and participate in after-hours incident coverage as needed.
- At least one current cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CGRC, CISM, CRISC, Security+, SecurityX, CCSP, or GIAC.
C3EL designs and builds command centers and support systems for Department of Defense and NATO commands around the world. Its products are multi-classification command centers that integrate communications, control, and logistics capabilities into a cohesive system. The company employs engineers, technicians, logisticians, and support staff who install, operate, and sustain these centers, with senior management deployed alongside field teams to ensure quality and responsiveness. Unlike many competitors, C3EL emphasizes being a women-owned small business with extensive real-world military experience, direct on-the-ground deployment, and end-to-end support across theater and domestic operations. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, mission-ready command and control infrastructure and services that enable military decision-makers and operators to coordinate complex operations worldwide.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 13, 2026 NASA SEWP VI awards broaden C3EL’s federal sales channel.
- C3EL delivered Memphis’s downtown command center, proving public-safety integration execution.
- The June 2025 Miguel Gorordo hire strengthens business development across DoD customers.
What critics are saying
- NASA SEWP VI ordering starts November 1, 2026; revenue is still unproven.
- C3EL depends heavily on federal procurement cycles and task-order competition.
- If task orders lag, the Tampa expansion and growth hires burn cash fast.
What makes Command Control Communications Engineering & Logistics (C3EL) unique
- Laura Hoernig’s 2022 acquisition made C3EL a Woman-Owned Small Business.
- C3EL combines engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, cloud, IT, and audio-visual services.
- GSA MAS 47QTCA25D0083 and NASA SEWP VI give C3EL federal buying access.
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Professional Development Budget