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Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Castelion is seeking a classified cyber assurance ... Responsibilities * Assist the ISSM in the completion of the RMF A&A lifecycle process for assigned ...
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Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Castelion is seeking a classified cyber assurance ... Responsibilities * Assist the ISSM in the completion of the RMF A&A lifecycle process for assigned ...
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Information Systems Security Officer - China Lake
Ridgecrest, CA · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
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Provides incident handling in conjunction with the Facility Security Office (FSO) and Information Security Officer / Information Systems Security Manager (ISSO/ISSM) * Assists in writing and ...
Information Systems Security Officer - China Lake
Ridgecrest, CA · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
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Provides incident handling in conjunction with the Facility Security Office (FSO) and Information Security Officer / Information Systems Security Manager (ISSO/ISSM) Assists in writing and ...
Information Systems Security Officer - China Lake
Ridgecrest, CA · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
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Provides incident handling in conjunction with the Facility Security Office (FSO) and Information Security Officer / Information Systems Security Manager (ISSO/ISSM) Assists in writing and ...
Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site
$92K - $171K/yr
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The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM and/or FSO * Conducting continuous monitoring ...
Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Rancho Cordova, CA · On-site
$92K - $171K/yr
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The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM and/or FSO * Conducting continuous monitoring ...
Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Canoga Park, CA · On-site
$92K - $171K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Notifying the ISSM when changes occur that might affect system authorization. * Monitoring system ...
Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Canoga Park, CA · On-site
$92K - $171K/yr
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Retirement
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The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Notifying the ISSM when changes occur that might affect system authorization. * Monitoring system ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $51K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $51K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
$92K - $171K/yr
Medical
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The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Notifying the ISSM when changes occur that might affect system authorization. * Monitoring system ...
$92K - $171K/yr
Medical
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The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Notifying the ISSM when changes occur that might affect system authorization. * Monitoring system ...
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will maintain operational security posture for ... ISSM), Program Security Officers (PSO), and Delegated Authorizing Officials (DAO). • Perform ...
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will maintain operational security posture for ... ISSM), Program Security Officers (PSO), and Delegated Authorizing Officials (DAO). • Perform ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $51K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $51K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer with Security Clearance
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Assistant Contractor Special Security Officer with Security Clearance
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Collaborate and assist the ISSO / ISSM on management of information systems. * Maintain personnel security records for special access programs (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI ...
Information Systems Security Manager (TS//SCI)
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
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Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE. * Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc.). * Active TS/SCI Clearance, and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph
Information Systems Security Manager (TS//SCI)
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Life
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Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE. * Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc.). * Active TS/SCI Clearance, and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph
Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$92K - $171K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM and/or FSO * Conducting continuous monitoring ...
Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$92K - $171K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM and/or FSO * Conducting continuous monitoring ...
Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$92K - $171K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM and/or FSO * Conducting continuous monitoring ...
Specialist, Cyber Intelligence
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$92K - $171K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
The ISSO shall ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with ... Reporting all security-related incidents to the ISSM and/or FSO * Conducting continuous monitoring ...
Information Systems Security Manager (TS//SCI)
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE. * Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc.). * Active TS/SCI Clearance, and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph
Information Systems Security Manager (TS//SCI)
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE. * Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc.). * Active TS/SCI Clearance, and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph
Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE. * Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc.). * Active TS/SCI Clearance, and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph
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Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE. * Current DoD 8570/8140 Tier III certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc.). * Active TS/SCI Clearance, and willingness to submit to a CI polygraph
Isso Issm information
What are the main challenges faced by an ISSO or ISSM when working with cross-functional teams?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ISSO or ISSM?
What is the difference between Isso Issm vs Project Manager?
| Aspect | Isso Issm | Project Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires ISSM certification, security clearances | Often requires PMP or CAPM certifications |
| Work Environment | Primarily in cybersecurity, information systems security | In various industries managing projects across departments |
| Industry Usage | Common in defense, government, IT security sectors | Widely used across construction, IT, healthcare, and more |
While both roles involve managing technical aspects, Isso Issm focuses on information security management within cybersecurity environments, often requiring specific security certifications. Project Managers oversee a broad range of projects across industries, emphasizing planning, execution, and delivery. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in respective fields.
What is an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)?

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Los Angeles, CA • On-site
Full-time
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
CGS Federal is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with expertise in security assessment documentation to support the Department of Commerce. The role involves managing cybersecurity risks, conducting security assessments, and ensuring compliance with security policies and frameworks.
Responsibilities:
• Review systems to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend improvements to amend vulnerabilities, implement changes, and document upgrades.
• Maintain responsibility for managing cybersecurity risk from an organizational perspective.
• Identify organizational risks, prioritize those risks, and maintain a risk registry for escalating and presenting those risks to senior leadership.
• Provide security guidance and IS validation using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF, DoC, and local security policies.
• Providing configuration management (CM) recommendations for information system security software, hardware, and firmware and coordinating changes and modifications with the ISSM, Security Control Assessor (SCA), and Authorizing Official (AO).
• Maintain vulnerability scanning tool compliance, such as HBSS or ACAS, and patch management, such as IAVM to ensure IT staff pushes patches to all systems in an effort to maintain compliance with all applicable directives, manage system changes, and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Support security authorization activities, including transitioning from the legacy Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) to compliance with the DoC RMF.
• Provide subject matter expertise for cyber security and trusted system technology.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge and analysis of specialized functional areas in task requirements to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Research, write, review, disposition feedback, and finalize recommendations regarding cyber security policy, assessment and authorization assessments (A&As), security test and evaluation reports, and security engineering practices and processes.
• Conduct research and write risk assessment reports to include risk thresholds, evaluation, and scoring.
• Support analysis of the findings and provide expert technical guidance for mitigation strategies, including implementation advice on the cyber security risk findings, and other complex problems.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience as an Information Assurance (IA) Analyst, ISSE, ISSO, or similar role in ATO package development, including generating security documentation for requirements, security control assessment, STIG and IAVA compliance, Standard Operating Procedures, test results, etc.
• eMASS experience.
• Professional security certification such as: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP, or higher.
• Strong desktop publishing skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with industry writing styles such as grammar, sentence form, and structure.
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment.
Preferred:
• CISSP, CASP, or a similar certificate is preferred.
• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong initiative, detail orientation, organizational skills, and aptitude for analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent work ethic and a high commitment to quality.
Company:
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. Founded in , the company is headquartered in Washington, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.