Riverside Research · 18 hours ago
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 3
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to manage classified and unclassified systems, maintain security posture, conduct reviews and audits, and prepare security documentation. The role involves interfacing with clients and government personnel while ensuring compliance with security standards.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate, validate, and oversee operational security posture for all assigned information systems
Provide inventory, auditing, and logging of systems events for all systems under their purview
Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A)
Identify, report, and document system anomalies and incidents as required
Ensure that changes to an IS, its environment, and/or operational needs that may affect the authorization status are reported to the system owner and IS Security Manager (ISSM)
Create the necessary artifacts, policies and documents necessary to satisfy the RMF process and obtain timely accreditation of all applicable systems under the guidance of the corporate ISSM
Interface with other IA/IT team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel, and government security representatives
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree or 4 years' relevant experience
NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) based accreditations
Working in a classified environment consisting of multiple Collateral, SCI and/or SAP systems
Managing multiple projects at one time that could have many tasks within each
Working with Windows operating systems
Developing standard operating procedures and system security plans
Current DoD 8570.1-M IAM Level 1 (e.g., Security+)
Self-motivated and possess good written, verbal, listening and presentation skills
Strong customer service, leadership and team building skills
Organizational skills to include attention to detail, time management, ability to multitask and prioritize
Preferred
Experience with Federal Government computing systems and environments
Experience with A&A systems e.g., eMASS and/or XACTA/SNOW
Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) and STIG Viewer preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefit packages
Company
Riverside Research
Riverside Research is a non-profit scientific research institution to serve in the research, development, and operational needs of people
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.7M2013-08-22Grant· $8.7M
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2025-09-30
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