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Information System Security Officer

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MANTECH

Fort Washington, MD (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 03/16/2026 (Updated 5 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information System Security Officer to join our team in Washington. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Monitor information systems for threats, audit records, and ensure security controls are functioning Develop, maintain, and review authorization packages (System Security Plans - SSPs), and create Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) for non-compliant items. Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or Authorizing Official (AO) Support security investigations, incident handling, and reporting Establish, operate and maintain agnostic cloud environments (Commercial, GovCloud, SC2S and C2S) for EMSO programs, and targeted external programs Provide information systems security and lead the accreditation (ATO) efforts for RAID environment Lead the design, development and delivery of compliance and analytical software tools for Air Force Combatant Commands, OUSDI and PREM, and EMSO programs
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a CompTIA Security + and/or CASP + certification A minimum of three years' experience in information assurance, risk management, or system administration; security monitoring assurance; risk management; compliance and documentation Experience with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF), firewalls, and intrusion detection systems, XACTA/eMass, and POA&M Expert knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, databases, web servers, networking technologies, Linux security, EndPoint security, and cloud security Experience with vulnerability/patch management (container scanning, DAST/SAST)
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong knowledge and experience with RHEL command line Strong knowledge of Cloud computing environments such as AWS Experience leading Cybersecurity (ISSO & ISSE) teams
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen and possess an active TS/SCI clearance
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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