ISSO, Mid-Level

Overview

Delta Solutions and Strategies Bowhead is seeking a Mid-Level ISSO for our team at Vandenberg SFB.

This is a temporary role, expected to last around 3 months but could change based on the contract requirements.

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving cybersecurity controls for assigned information systems in accordance with DoD, Air Force, and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. The ISSO ensures that all systems remain secure, compliant, and operational across all classification levels through proactive management of security artifacts, RMF authorization support, and ongoing vulnerability and compliance monitoring.

In addition to RMF responsibilities, the ISSO performs Communications Security (COMPUSEC) and TEMPEST functions, including emission security evaluations, classified processing compliance, and controlled media handling. This position is critical to ensuring S4S maintains a secure cyber environment, sustained authorization, and readiness for audits and inspections.

The position provides day-to-day cybersecurity and information assurance support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, submission, and maintenance of RMF Authorization packages (Assessment & Authorization – A&A) for S4S systems.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of related experience supporting RMF authorization packages, continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity compliance for DoD systems.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Targeted salary range is $140,000 to $160,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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