Information System Security Officer
US$120,000 – US$135,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Mid - Top Secret Clearance Required”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$135,000 / yr |
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CertificationsSecurityX, CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CGRC, CAP, Cloud+, GSEC, Security +, SSCP
Field of studyComputer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Assurance, Information Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1927 Job Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Mid Location: Huntsville, AL Clearance Level: Top Secret Clearance Required Required Certification(s): One of the following: SecurityX/CASP+, CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, Cloud+, GSEC, Security + or SSCP
Job Description
Agile Defense is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the FBI ISSO/ISSE Program Management. The ISSO will support the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a methodology for categorizing and organizing FBI information technology systems based on security, operational, and mission-related factors.
This role will help ensure systems are consistently grouped according to attributes such as classification level, FIPS-199 categorization, hosting environment, CNSS 1253 overlays, data types, and business function. The ISSO will also support labor mapping, chargeback/cost recovery reporting, and documentation requirements associated with the call order.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in federal cybersecurity compliance, risk management, RMF, GRC tools, and stakeholder coordination in a complex, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support development and maintenance of a documented methodology to categorize FBI IT systems based on:
- Classification level
- FBI division supported
- National Security System designation
- FIPS-199 impact level
- Hosting location (on-premises, Azure, AWS)
- CNSS 1253 overlays
- Data types managed
- Mission/business function
- Other evolving policy or operational criteria
- Apply the methodology across assigned systems in accordance with task order timelines.
- Ensure methodology aligns with applicable standards and guidance, including:
- FIPS-199
- NIST RMF and related NIST publications