Sr. ISSO

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. ISSO to support a tech company located the Raleigh, NC area. This Sr. ISSO position is ideal for a security professional with extensive experience supporting classified environments, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, and Intelligence Community compliance initiatives. The Sr. ISSO is a long term contract opportunity and requires you to sit onsite in Raleigh, NC 5 days per week.

Responsibilities of the Sr. ISSO:

• Support system accreditation efforts in compliance with ICD 503 and RMF requirements.
• Maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, and authorization packages.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Implement and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across systems and networks.
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure security compliance.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and remediation activities for classified environments.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to support system security posture.

Requirements of the Sr. ISSO:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• 5+ years of Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) experience.
• Strong hands-on experience implementing and managing STIG compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Strong knowledge of system administration, networking, and various cybersecurity technologies.
• Experience supporting classified government environments.

Compensation for the Sr. ISSO:

• Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

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This job opens for applications on 08/07/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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