Information Systems Security Officer at Apogee Research

Compensation

$114,133 – $171,200/yr

Location: Virginia
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Description

Apogee Research is hiring a full-time Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide comprehensive information systems security support in executive-level DoD multi-level security environments. The role reports to the Director of Operations and covers security policy enforcement, RMF and SSP development, vulnerability and audit-log analysis, security controls, incident response, training, and coordination with program stakeholders. It is based in Arlington, Virginia, requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and offers a salary of $114,133 to $171,200 plus health, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Required Skills

RMF
Security policies
Security controls
Audit logs
Incident response
Red Hat
Windows Server
NIST 800-53

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 3-5 years as an ISSO or ISSE in an Intelligence or DoD environment
Experience auditing information systems
Experience with NISPOM, RMF, ICD 503, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and DoD STIG authorization requirements
Experience implementing security controls on Red Hat, Linux, and Windows systems
Experience developing security policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications: DoD 8140/8570 approved baseline certification
Experience developing security policies and procedures
Experience configuring Windows Server, virtualization, and related peripherals