Barbaricum · 3 months ago
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBarbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor focused on Defense and National Security mission sets. They are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to collaborate with engineers on cybersecurity and compliance requirements while achieving Authorization to Operate (ATO) for software across multiple government customers.
AnalyticsBig DataConsultingGovernmentTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Achieve ATOs for Palantir software across multiple government customers with minimal oversight
Partner with engineers to analyze software, interpret security requirements, and plan effective control implementations
Provide outstanding customer service, policy expertise, and high-quality documentation
Serve as the primary in-person point of contact for one or more U.S. Government customers on cybersecurity and compliance requirements and questions
Independently interpret the findings of vulnerability scanning utilities such as ACAS (Tenable Nessus) and SCAP (STIG benchmark) and manage a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for remediation of findings
Qualification
Required
Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Active DOD 8140 or 8570 Certification (e.g. CISSP or Security+)
Active IAT II certification
Minimum 2 years experience directly supporting a customer's ATO/RMF process
Proven experience using the eMASS or XACTA accreditation management software systems
Be at customer site 5 days per week
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25% of the time if needed
Preferred
Proficiency in interpreting and communicating government policy to a diverse audience
Ability to multitask under pressure, using time management and organizational skills
Specific experience working in both traditional on premises environments and cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience accrediting IT systems against U.S. Government standards including NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and the DISA STIGs, using frameworks like DOD RMF, ICD 503, or DIACAP
Initiative in proactively identifying problems before they arise and creativity in proposing solutions
Company
Barbaricum
Barbaricum is a government relations company that offers strategic communications, research, and analysis solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brandon Bloodworth
Cofounder / Partner
Scott Feldmayer
Partner
Recent News
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2025-09-17
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