Assistant Information Systems Security Officer (AISSO)

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Assistant Information Systems Security Officer (AISSO) to support cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management activities supporting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This role provides essential compliance engineering, technical support, and operational guidance to maintain federal security standards, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure mission-critical systems achieve and retain authorization. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Information Systems Security Officer (AISSO), you will assist the primary ISSO in ensuring the cybersecurity posture, compliance framework, and risk management initiatives. Core responsibilities include:

• Assist in drafting and maintaining comprehensive Authority to Operate (ATO) packages and documentation in alignment with federal guidelines.
• Provide operational guidance in the selection, tailoring, and implementation of security controls applicable to the system environment.
• Identify, select, and assist in the application of appropriate Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Checklists.
• Create, manage, and actively monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure swift remediation of enterprise security gaps.
• Assist in conducting thorough Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) to ensure federal data privacy compliance. Actively monitor Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans and collaborate with technical infrastructure teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Assist with and document regular Contingency Plan (CP) testing to ensure operational resilience and disaster recovery readiness.
• Support change management processes by assisting in the accurate completion and routing of all required engineering paperwork.
• Facilitate Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) onboarding processes to align with organizational defense-in-depth strategies.
• Engage, coordinate, and maintain operational communication with various departments within Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER).
• Respond accurately and promptly to Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) and broader CGCYBER data calls.
• Provide all requested technical security documentation to the primary Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support overarching compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

High School with 12 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience

• Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I Certification (e.g., Security CE, CAP, GSLC, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated practical user experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for federal vulnerability scanning.
• Hands-on experience utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for analyzing security alerts and system logs.
• Familiarity with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms for endpoint and network threat detection.
• Direct user experience navigating the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for IT security compliance and risk management.
• Proven understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and federal system hardening procedures.
  
  

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cybersecurity programs.
• Advanced baseline cybersecurity certifications such as IAM Level II/III credentials (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CASP ).
• Prior experience participating directly in formal federal security audits or Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA).
• Familiarity with automation tools or dashboards used to track and report vulnerability remediation procresses.
  
  

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Posted Salary Range: USD $170,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.