# Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

**Company**: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $115,400 - $192,300
**Category**: Security
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead and maintain the security and compliance posture of our recently obtained FedRAMP-authorized cloud environment.

The ISSO will serve as the primary security compliance lead responsible for ensuring ongoing adherence to FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and organizational security requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**

- FedRAMP Program Management:

- Serve as the designated ISSO for FedRAMP-authorized systems.

- Maintain the organization's Authority to Operate (ATO) and support ongoing compliance activities.

- Lead FedRAMP continuous monitoring activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.

- Coordinate annual assessments, independent audits, penetration testing, and security reviews with Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs).

- Manage security-related communications with federal agencies, sponsoring organizations, and stakeholders.

- Risk & Security Management:

- Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.

- Review, assess, and monitor Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items through remediation.

- Evaluate security impacts of system changes and support Significant Change Request (SCR) submissions.

- Ensure proper implementation and effectiveness of NIST 800-53 security controls.

- Facilitate security reviews for architecture changes, new technologies, and cloud deployments.

- Compliance & Documentation:

- Maintain FedRAMP security documentation including System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), POA&M, Configuration Management Plan, Incident Response Plan, Continuous Monitoring Strategy, and Contingency Planning Documentation.

- Review and approve security documentation updates resulting from system changes.

- Ensure evidence collection and compliance artifacts are complete and audit-ready.

- Continuous Monitoring:

- Manage POA&M deliverables for the sponsor.

- Monitor security events, incidents, and compliance metrics.

- Validate remediation efforts for identified security findings.

- Ensure required security assessments are completed according to established schedules.

- Track compliance KPIs and report status to leadership.

- Security Operations & Incident Response:

- Participate in security incident investigations and response efforts.

- Coordinate with security operations teams to ensure timely identification and remediation of threats.

- Support root cause analysis and corrective action planning following incidents.

- Review security monitoring tools and processes to improve detection and response capabilities.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Partner with Engineering and DevOps teams to integrate compliance into system development and deployment processes.

- Provide security guidance throughout the SDLC.

- Support cloud migration, modernization, and technology transformation initiatives.

- Ensure compliance and security awareness training meet FedRAMP requirements.

- Matrix manage resources participating in the FedRAMP Program.

**Required Qualifications**

- Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

- Experience:

- 5+ years of information security, cybersecurity, or compliance experience.

- 3+ years supporting FedRAMP, FISMA, or federal compliance programs.

- Experience maintaining FedRAMP Moderate or High authorized environments.

- Experience supporting security assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring activities.

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Technical Knowledge:

- Strong understanding of FedRAMP requirements, NIST SP 800-53, NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, NIST 800-171, Zero Trust Architecture principles, vulnerability management processes, security operations, and incident response.

- Familiarity with security technologies including SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, endpoint detection and response (EDR), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and cloud-native security services.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CAP, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.

- FedRAMP-specific experience acting as ISSO, Security Compliance Manager, or FedRAMP Program Manager.

- Experience supporting federal agencies or government contractors.

- Knowledge of automated compliance platforms and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools.

- Experience leveraging AI and automation to streamline compliance reporting, evidence collection, and POA&M management.

- Experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government environments.

**Salary** U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

## Skills

### Required
- FedRAMP
- NIST 800-53
- FISMA
- cloud security
- compliance
- security risk assessments
- vulnerability analyses
- incident response

### Nice to have
- CISSP
- CISM
- GSLC
- CAP
- FedRAMP-specific experience
- AWS GovCloud
- Azure Government environments

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