Sr Information System Security Officer **Top Secret/SCI with Poly

Job Title: Senior Information Systems Security OfficerLocation): Fort Meade, MD (onsite)Contract Duration: until 11/13/2026 Seeking a highly experienced Senior ISSO to lead cybersecurity efforts to support mission-critical systems for a Federal customer at Fort Meade, Maryland. The ISSO will ensure systems are secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats. This role involves managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, supporting system accreditation, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.Security Compliance & Governance·       Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.·       Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, JSIG, DAAPM, and FISMA.·       Lead efforts to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).System Lifecycle Management·       Oversee security integration throughout the system development lifecycle.·       Maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other A&A documentation.·       Register and manage systems in eMASS or equivalent platforms.Risk Assessment & Mitigation·       Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS, STIGs, SCAP, and other tools.·       Track and resolve security findings and manage POA&M entries.·       Perform annual security reviews and contingency plan testing.Incident Response & Monitoring·       Monitor systems for anomalous activity and respond to incidents.·       Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSEs, and AOs to report and remediate threats.·       Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.Collaboration & Leadership·       Advise system owners and program managers on security best practices.·       Support audits (FISMA, DHS, internal) and prepare risk acceptance memos.·       Mentor junior cybersecurity staff and promote security awareness.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.Experience: 5 years in cybersecurity, preferably in federal or defense environments.Preferences: IAM Level II or higher (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security ).Company DescriptionTechLink Systems is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. We are a MBE (NMSDC), WBE (WBENC), and WOSB certified minority business that has been awarded 2017 TAPFIN Premier Partner, 2016 Manpower Excellence Award, 2016 TAPFIN Elite Partner, are a Known Tier Supplier for Agile 1, and have been ranked as a Top Women and Minority Owned Company since 2004 by several businesses including Philadelphia Business Journal, Diversity Business, Inc 5000, Inc 500, San Francisco Business Times, Diversity2000, and Los Angeles Business Journal. We serve the contract staffing, direct hire, staff augmentation, recruitment, HR management, and project outsourcing needs of clients nationwide. Striving to create personal relationships with clients, TechLink Systems becomes a virtual extension of clients’ own in-house capabilities to help achieve new levels of growth, productivity, and competitiveness. We also have national recruiting

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