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Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Tharros Defense, Inc
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Tharros is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to support a DHS Intelligence and Analysis cybersecurity program in the National Capital Region. 
 
This role will support ISSO operations across a complex Federal cybersecurity environment, including Assessment and Authorization, continuous monitoring, ATO package maintenance, POA&M management, security artifact quality, cloud and hybrid system support, and cybersecurity compliance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on ISSO who can maintain accurate authorization evidence, coordinate with technical teams, and help keep mission systems secure, compliant, and authorization-ready.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Perform ISSO duties for assigned Federal information systems. 
  • Support RMF activities, including system categorization, control implementation support, assessment readiness, authorization package maintenance, and ongoing monitoring. 
  • Develop, review, validate, and maintain security artifacts such as SSPs, POA&Ms, risk exceptions, contingency plans, privileged user documentation, and privacy-related artifacts. 
  • Create, maintain, and monitor ATO packages in GRC tools. 
  • Support POA&M development, validation, remediation tracking, exception documentation, closure, and reporting. 
  • Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, developers, engineers, assessors, and other stakeholders to address vulnerabilities, security findings, and remediation actions. 
  • Review vulnerability scan results and support recurring continuous monitoring activities. 
  • Support audit log review, alert response, and documentation of follow-up actions. 
  • Ensure assigned systems remain aligned with applicable cybersecurity policies, procedures, and decommissioning requirements. 
  • Support quarterly cybersecurity performance and compliance reporting. 
  • Provide ISSO support across hybrid environments, including classified and unclassified on-premise systems, cloud-based systems, DevSecOps environments, and agile development teams. 
  • Support security for operating systems and technologies including Linux, Windows, open-source operating systems, and cloud platforms. 
  • Support Cross Domain Solution security governance, assessment, and authorization activities. 
  • Help improve ISSO workflows, evidence management, POA&M tracking, continuous monitoring, and risk reporting through automation and repeatable processes. 
  • Translate compliance status, vulnerability data, and remediation progress into clear updates for technical and leadership stakeholders. 

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