ATO ISSO

Job ID: 2611445
Location: Remote Work, MD, United States
Date Posted: Apr 14, 2026
Category: Cyber
Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Description

SAIC has an opportunity for an ATO ISSO to support Pearl City, Hawaii for the US INDOPACOM contract documenting security controls and creating Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Documenting security controls in SSP per NIST SP 800-53A rev4

• Create Authority to Operate (ATO) packages

• Validate vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support accreditation

• Utilize various information system inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities and identify mitigation approaches

• Conduct technical evaluation of information system designs, focusing on information security aspects and accreditation

• Review completion and implementation of system additions and enhancements, and makes recommendations to management

• Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware and software compatibility

• Assist and review program documentation to include RMF reports, accreditation packages, and security policy guides using NIST 800-53A guidance

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors and five (5)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree

• Experience working with Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for both on-premises, and Cloud environments

• Experience using Government, Risk Compliance (GRC) tools (i.e. Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM), eMASS, XACTA, etc.)

• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), After-Action Reports, and Policy and Procedure documents

• Experience documenting security controls in a System Security Plan (SSP) and how the controls are being implemented

• Familiar with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cloud Security Requirements Guide (SRG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guides, and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

• Understanding of the DOD requirements for the Network Topology, System Security Boundary, and Data Flow Diagrams

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:

• Must have a current DoD IAM Level I or higher certification (i.e. Security+ CE, Cloud+, CASP+, OR CISSP etc.)

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have a current Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

• Must be a current US Citizen

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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