Job Description
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 3
Location
US-OH-Fairborn
ID
2026-4090
Category
Information Security Department
Position Type
Full Time Salary
Riverside Overview
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
Position Overview
Riverside Research is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with a broad range of experience to manage both classified and unclassified systems in our Fairborn office. The ISSO maintains day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of the cybersecurity tools to protect classified information systems. The ISSO conducts reviews, audits, and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensures that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional. In this role, you will report to the ISSM while preparing and maintaining security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, performing audits, performing incident response activities, interfacing with client and/or Government personnel, and maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls.
Responsibilities
Coordinate, validate, and oversee operational security posture for all assigned information systems.
* Provide inventory, auditing, and logging of systems events for all systems under their purview
* Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A).
* Identify, report, and document system anomalies and incidents as required
* Ensure that changes to an IS, its environment, and/or operational needs that may affect the authorization status are reported to the system owner and IS Security Manager (ISSM)
* Create the necessary artifacts, policies and documents necessary to satisfy the RMF process and obtain timely accreditation of all applicable systems under the guidance of the corporate ISSM
* Interface with other IA/IT team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel, and government security representatives
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or 4 years' relevant experience
Above Experience to consist of:
NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) based accreditations
Working in a classified environment consisting of multiple Collateral, SCI and/or SAP systems
Managing multiple projects at one time that could have many tasks within each.
Working with Windows operating systems
Developing standard operating procedures and system security plans
Certification Requirements: Current DoD 8570.1-M IAM Level 1 (e.g., Security+)
Self-motivated and possess good written, verbal, listening and presentation skills
Strong customer service, leadership and team building skills
Organizational skills to include attention to detail, time management, ability to multitask and prioritize.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Federal Government computing systems and environments.
Experience with A&A systems e.g., eMASS and/or XACTA/SNOW
Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs),
SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) and STIG Viewer preferred.
Global Comp
$100,000 - $150,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.
Closing Statement
Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
Riverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.
