Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: On-Site, Arlington, TX

Employment Type: Contract-to-direct hire

Industry: Defense & Aerospace
Compensation: $59/hr. (target)
Schedule: 9x80 1 st shift

About the Opportunity:

Join a Classified Cyber Security Team as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) , where you'll play a key role in protecting critical DoD systems and ensuring compliance with evolving cybersecurity requirements. In this role, you'll combine technical expertise with collaboration and leadership to guide systems through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle. If you're passionate about cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and supporting mission-critical programs , this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

What You'll Do:

• Lead cybersecurity compliance efforts by ing RMF and DAAPM guidance to support system authorization and continuous monitoring
• Develop and maintain security documentation, ensuring systems meet accreditation and government certification requirements
• Monitor security tools and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise (IOC), and implement mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and developers to design and maintain secure system architectures
• Conduct audits, vulnerability assessments, and investigations, while supporting offsite teams and traveling as needed to ensure compliance and readiness

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800 series, FIPS, JSIG, DAAPM, or ICD
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting authorization and approval (A&A) processes for classified information systems
• Minimum of 3 years of experience auditing Windows/Linux security logs and conducting vulnerability scans

• What Sets You Apart:
  Experience supporting cybersecurity efforts within collateral, SAP, or SCI environments
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems in secure environments
• Experience with SIEM and compliance/vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Splunk, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, STIG Viewer)

Additional Information:

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen

• Ability to effectively communicate with technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as needed

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.