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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days Metron's roles stay open a median of 38 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 6% of Metron's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Metron
- high 8 stale, 2 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 23 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 Metron's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Metron.
About this role
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at Metron is responsible for managing the cybersecurity posture and authorization lifecycle of classified and unclassified information systems. This role involves overseeing security operations, maintaining compliance documentation, and preparing systems for assessments while collaborating with various stakeholders. The position is ideal for a mid-level professional with a strong foundation in Risk Management Framework (RMF) and experience with classified systems.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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 Metron as an employer.
What you need
- Active Top Secret clearance (with current SSBI or Tier 5 investigation)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cybersecurity, system administration, or information assurance role supporting classified systems under the DoD RMF
- Hands-on experience contributing to RMF authorization activities and artifacts, such as SSPs, SCTMs, POA&Ms, and eMASS records
- Active DoD 8140 IAM Level II certification or higher (CASP+ CE, CAP, CISM, or CISSP)
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls in classified system environments
- Experience performing continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity hygiene activities across classified network enclaves
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
- Prior experience in a dedicated ISSO role, or independently managing or co-owning RMF authorization packages
- Experience supporting DCSA authorization processes and interfacing directly with SCAs or AOs in DCSA or DARPA contexts
- Experience managing multiple authorization packages or secure environments simultaneously, including SCI or SAP environments
- Experience with Linux operating systems; system hardening and STIG compliance experience
What you get
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Accompanying FSA and HSA options
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
Worth weighing
- Position requires an active Top Secret clearance, which may limit candidate pool.
- The role involves managing multiple classified systems, which can be complex and demanding.
- No specific salary range provided, which may require negotiation.
- The job description emphasizes a mid-level practitioner, which may not suit entry-level candidates.
Summarised from Metron's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Metron on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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