C3EL

Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

C3EL · Washington, D.C.

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
C3EL's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of C3EL's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at C3EL
high
40 stale, 0 reposted of 54 open
Hiring momentum
61 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from C3EL's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for C3EL.

About this role

The Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will provide on-site cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support in Washington, D.C. This role involves managing a team, ensuring quality and compliance of cybersecurity documentation, and interfacing with government officials while overseeing technical performance and risk management activities.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of C3EL as an employer.

What you need

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Eligibility to obtain a Tier 4 High-Risk Public Trust
  • Minimum ten (10) years in cybersecurity
  • Minimum seven (7) years in federal RMF/ISSO work
  • Minimum three (3) years leading ISSO or authorization teams
  • Hands-on CSAM experience supporting system profiles, controls, evidence, POA&Ms, and authorization workflows

Nice to have

  • At least one current cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CGRC, CISM, CRISC, Security+, SecurityX, CCSP, or GIAC

Worth weighing

  • Position contingent upon contract award
  • Requires after-hours incident coverage as needed
  • Team management responsibilities may require additional workload during absences or vacancies

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Listed by C3EL on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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