Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia at Redhorse

About the Role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a highly skilled Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Army INSCOM G-6 at Fort Belvoir, VA. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the overall security posture of complex information systems, ensuring compliance with stringent DoD and NIST guidelines.

You will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, directly impacting the security of sensitive national security systems and enabling the Army’s Intelligence Enterprise to operate securely in a contested digital landscape. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects where your expertise in risk management and authorization (ATO) directly protects mission-critical data.

• Oversee the security of information systems, ensuring strict compliance with DoD and NIST guidelines, including AR 25-2, DA 25-2-14, and NIST SP 800-53.
• Manage and maintain eMASS records, validate security controls, assess vulnerability scan results, and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) progress.
• Lead ongoing continuous monitoring efforts to maintain system security and compliance, identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
• Manage the daily activities, tasking, and professional development of a team of Cybersecurity Analysts.
• Collaborate with the Organization Information System Security Manager (O-ISSM) to achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) for systems on DoD/IC networks.
• Provide regular status reporting and risk briefings to government leads, promptly addressing emerging security issues.
• Coordinate with Security Control Assessors (SCA) to conduct comprehensive risk assessments of systems and their impact on networks and mission data.
• Develop and maintain robust cybersecurity policies, procedures, and documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and NATO access prior to starting work.
• Must meet DoD 8140 / 8570.01-m requirements for a privileged user on TS/SCI systems (e.g., IAT II/III or IAM II/III) prior to start.
• Education & Experience Tiers:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field + 12+ years of cybersecurity experience; OR
  • Master’s degree in a STEM field + 10+ years of cybersecurity experience; OR
  • PhD in a STEM field + 8+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• 10+ years of experience validating system security controls and managing vulnerabilities.
• 8+ years of experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and eMASS.
• 5+ years of experience tracking and resolving POA&Ms.
• 3+ years of experience performing continuous monitoring.

• Deep familiarity with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs).
• Experience leading cybersecurity teams on large-scale Department of Defense contracts.
• Hands-on experience with modern collaboration and data tools such as DataBricks, GitLab, or Jira.
• Advanced professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GSLC.
• Experience implementing or assessing security architectures within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud).