Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Credence - Arlington, VA

Hiring: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Company: Credence Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:43:08 Target Skills & Keywords : FedRAMP, Risk Management, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges. Required Skills: •The successful candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, technical teams, and compliance personnel to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and operationally effective. •Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) to Lead Security Impact Analysis (SIA) and NOC packages •Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for compliance-related questions by client, RPC, and other stakeholders (except RSCs) •Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA);Perform risk analysis and risk assessments on proposed changes •Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) - will maintain and coordinate updates annually •Contingency Plan Testing - conducted and documented annually •Cyber Table Top/Testing requirements - Support conducting and documenting annually to meet requirements •POA&M management Qualifications: •Active Secret security clearance required •Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field •Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant professional experience supporting information security, cybersecurity compliance, risk management, or related IT security functions •Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) principles and NIST SP 800-53 security controls •Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills •Security+, CAP, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications •Operational familiarity with FedRAMP, cloud security, and federal cybersecurity compliance requirements Compensation: •$95,000 - $132,000 / year •Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, certifications, security clearance status, and internal equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!