Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with **DoD Clearance**
Veterans Enterprise Technology Solutions Inc
South Dr, Scott AFB, IL 62225, USA
7/14/2026
Full Time
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with **DoD Clearance**
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
ID: j-2411
JOB TYPE:
Direct Hire
VETS, Inc., is looking to add a mid-level (3-5 years experience) Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to our growing team. This is a full-time, permanent position with full benefits located at Scott AFB. Due to contractual requirements, this position required US Citizenship and a current/active DoD Clearance. The successful candidate will:
- Own the day-to-day security authorization posture of assigned DoD information systems
- Work within a well-resourced team with dedicated engineering, operations, and architecture support
- Develop expertise in modern RMF tooling including eMASS and eMASSer automation
- Directly support mission continuity by managing ATO packages and continuous monitoring programs
- Grow into a senior GRC role with clear advancement pathways
- Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs) for assigned systems
- Manage POA&Ms from identification through remediation and closure
- Compile and submit Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages
- Conduct continuous monitoring activities per established strategy
- Utilize eMASS for GRC management and RMF workflow tracking
- Coordinate with ISSEs and SecOps to validate control implementations
- Develop Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and support SAR coordination
- Draft supply chain risk management plans
- Support the Cybersecurity Architect with RMF strategic planning
Required:
- Active Secret or TS clearance
- 3–5 years of RMF/ATO experience within DoD or federal environments
- Hands-on experience with eMASS
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53r5 and DoD RMF processes
- Demonstrated ability to independently author SSPs and manage POA&Ms
- DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification — CEH
- DoD 8140 Interim Education Options
Desired
- DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification — one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+
- Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
- Experience with eMASSer or similar RMF automation tooling
- Exposure to cloud-hosted or hybrid system authorization boundaries
- Familiarity with the DoD RMF Knowledge Service
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