Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: 1100 Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529, Onsite/Hybrid

Clearance:  Must have an active NOAA Public Trust clearance or active Secret security clearance.

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Position Type: Full Time/Exempt

Salary Range: US market data minimum $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 maximum wage range. You will receive a competitive total rewards package that is applicable to the U.S. only. The salary range may vary based on experience, skillset, and geographical location.

AttainX, Inc. is in search of an experienced and motivated Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our cybersecurity team supporting a U.S. federal government client. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience supporting FISMA and FedRAMP systems, managing SSPs, POA&Ms, and ensuring compliance with NIST standards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of ISSO or AISSO experience supporting federal FISMA and/or FedRAMP systems.
• Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4/5, SP 800-37, FIPS 199/200, and RMF processes.
• Demonstrated experience with SSPs, BIAs, POA&Ms, and other A&A artifacts.
• Experience supporting security assessments, artifact delivery, and audit readiness.
• Experience managing and remediating vulnerabilities using tools like Nessus and McAfee ePO.
• Familiarity with Splunk, Ansible, and other monitoring/automation tools.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication, task prioritization, and documentation.
• Possess at least ONE (1) of the following professional certifications:
  1. CompTIA Security+
  2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  3. Certified in Governance, Risk & Compliance (Formerly CAP)
  4. Certified Information Security Manager

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with NOAA or Department of Commerce systems and policies.
• Experience merging system documentation and transitioning from NIST Rev. 4 to Rev. 5.
• Knowledge of GitLab, Networking, Directory Services, Tenable Security Center, Varonis, and log aggregation technologies.

Education / Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience supporting cybersecurity and information assurance for federal systems.

Skills:

Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Authorization, POA&M Management,

System Security Plan (SSP) Maintenance, Vulnerability Management, Automation & Scripting.

Duties:

We are searching for a skilled ISSO to support the RMF lifecycle for federal systems. Duties include:

• Maintain and update SSPs, BIAs, Contingency Plans, and security documentation.
• Manage POA&Ms, risk acceptance requests, and security impact assessments.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, system admins, and ISSMs to ensure compliance.
• Facilitate assessments and respond to audit-related data calls and requests.
• Monitor system accounts, software baselines, network ACLs, and audit logs.
• Automate routine RMF processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Use tools such as Nessus, Splunk, and McAfee ePO for security monitoring and response.

Non-Essential Functions:

• General Duty Requirements.

About Us:

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. 

The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ’s and BPA’s with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency. 

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence. 

Benefits: 

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability. 

EEO Commitment:

AttainX Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).

Accommodations:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to HR@AttainX.com.  Indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. 

Physical Demands:

Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.