CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · 10 hours ago
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $200K/yrContact Government Services, LLC is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to ensure the secure, compliant operation of a production-grade data and application platform for U.S. Government customers. The role involves acting as the primary authority for system security and compliance, collaborating with engineers and customer security teams, and maintaining security documentation and compliance activities.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the primary on-site point of contact for security and compliance requirements across one or more U.S. Government customers
Support system accreditation and authorization activities using frameworks such as RMF or DIACAP
Collaborate with software, systems, and field engineers to ensure required security controls, configurations, and policies are correctly implemented
Analyze deployed software implementations and assess alignment with applicable security requirements
Build, standardize, and maintain security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, control narratives, and supporting artifacts
Generate, validate, and organize evidence of compliance once security settings are applied
Assemble accreditation artifacts into a structured, auditable repository
Support audits, assessments, and ongoing compliance activities throughout the system lifecycle
Maintain the ongoing security and trust of customers through hands-on system access and coordination with engineering and operations teams
Support software operating across AWS, Azure, on-premises, and at multiple classification levels
Operate in environments where the platform, threat landscape, and operational needs are continuously evolving
Qualification
Required
Background in systems administration, software development, systems engineering, or deep familiarity with Linux-based systems
Experience accrediting IT systems against U.S. Government standards such as NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DISA STIGs
Hands-on experience supporting accreditation using eMASS or Xacta
Experience collaborating with engineering teams to implement and validate security configurations
Understanding of configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Puppet, Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, Ansible)
Comfort using version control systems such as Git
Ability to independently use vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus and OpenSCAP
Experience working in cloud and on-premises environments, including AWS
Strong ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation, stay organized, and maintain attention to detail
Curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to evaluate real-world implementations against formal security requirements
Active TS/SCI Clearance or Eligibility
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Company
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Miller
Partner, President of Operations
Brian York
Partner, President of Strategy
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