IMTS - Innovative Management & Technology Services, LLC (IMTS) · 5 months ago
Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
IMTS - Innovative Management & Technology Services, LLC is a fast-growing company experienced in cyber security and cloud computing. They are seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead compliance efforts and ensure enterprise systems remain secure and resilient in a government program environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and maintenance of system security controls in compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, OWASP, DISA STIGs, and Common Criteria
Oversee the full lifecycle of Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, including preparation of System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, and risk assessments
Serve as a senior security advisor and liaison to system owners, developers, DevOps engineers, and government stakeholders
Participate in technical reviews of system architecture and ensure secure design of virtualized and software-defined infrastructures
Support integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, SonarQube, Snyk)
Provide security engineering support for modern cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and assess cloud-native security capabilities
Conduct vulnerability assessments, interpret scan results from tools like Tenable, Nessus, Splunk, or Qualys, and lead remediation efforts
Mentor junior ISSOs and analysts on security policies, best practices, and tool usage
Ensure continuous monitoring activities are aligned with organizational risk tolerance and compliance goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
8+ years of progressive experience in information systems security, with at least 3 years in a senior-level or lead ISSO role supporting federal or state government agencies
Strong working knowledge of: NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, OWASP Top 10, and SANS Institute standards
SAFe Agile environments and integrating security in Agile workflows
Networking, Linux/Windows system administration, and secure software development practices
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender)
Experience in managing security documentation, participating in audits, and working with compliance frameworks
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or equivalent
Active Top Secret clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Familiarity with container security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPP)
Prior work in defense, intelligence, or law enforcement IT environments
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Employer-contributed 401K
Referral bonuses
Company
IMTS - Innovative Management & Technology Services, LLC (IMTS)
IMTS is a US Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a trusted partner to the Federal Government and world-class integrators.