ISSO (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a ISSO to support Office of the Under Secretary of War in Arlington, VA. We are seeking an individual to lead Risk Management Lifecycle efforts supporting Controlled Unclassified Information through classified environments for the Acquisition & Sustainment branch. Details below: 

Clearance: Top Secret, SCI eligibility

Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid - 1x/week onsite)

This job opens for applications on 8/27/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date   

Responsibilities:  

• Serve as the lead cybersecurity advisor, overseeing Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon), governance, and risk management activities.
• Partner with Program Managers, ISOs, engineers, SCAs, AOs, and government leadership to integrate cybersecurity across the system lifecycle.
• Lead all phases of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), including categorization, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop and maintain RMF artifacts, including SSPs, POA&Ms, assessment documentation, ConMon records, and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate A&A activities supporting ATOs, IATTs, ATO-Cs, and system reauthorizations.
• Manage continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, STIG compliance, security controls, and cybersecurity reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to support Authorizing Official (AO) decisions.
• Coordinate Security Control Assessments (SCAs), validate corrective actions, and track remediation efforts.
• Review system architectures, authorization boundaries, and system changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Prepare executive briefings, authorization recommendations, and cybersecurity status reports.
• Support Zero Trust, cloud security, DevSecOps, reciprocity, inherited controls, and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity programs conducting A&A activities
• Active Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility 
• Certifications: IAT III (CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CCSP, etc.)
• Experience mangining multiple RMF authorization packages
• Experience briefing Government leadership and preparing documentation
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architecture and cloud security

Compensation:  

• Total compensation based on experience level - $130,000-$150,000+
• Full Benefits: PTO, Holidays, 401K, Medical Dental Vision coverage, Certification Reimbursement
• Contract stability and mobility through Zachary Piper Solutions

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