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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead and maintain the security and compliance posture of our recently obtained FedRAMP-authorized cloud environment. The ISSO will serve as the primary security compliance lead responsible for ensuring ongoing adherence to FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and organizational security requirements. This role will partner with Engineering, Cloud Operations, DevOps, Product, and Compliance teams to maintain authorization, manage continuous monitoring activities, support audits and assessments, and drive security improvements across the platform. The ideal candidate combines strong cybersecurity knowledge with hands-on experience managing FedRAMP-authorized systems in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated ISSO for FedRAMP-authorized systems.
Maintain the organization's Authority to Operate (ATO) and support ongoing compliance activities.
Lead FedRAMP continuous monitoring activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
Coordinate annual assessments, independent audits, penetration testing, and security reviews with Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs).
Manage security-related communications with federal agencies, sponsoring organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
Review, assess, and monitor Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items through remediation.
Evaluate security impacts of system changes and support Significant Change Request (SCR) submissions.
Ensure proper implementation and effectiveness of NIST 800-53 security controls.
Facilitate security reviews for architecture changes, new technologies, and cloud deployments.
Maintain FedRAMP security documentation including: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), POA&M, Configuration Management Plan, Incident Response Plan, Continuous Monitoring Strategy, Contingency Planning Documentation.
Review and approve security documentation updates resulting from system changes.
Ensure evidence collection and compliance artifacts are complete and audit-ready.
Manage POA&M deliverables for the sponsor.
Monitor security events, incidents, and compliance metrics.
Validate remediation efforts for identified security findings.
Ensure required security assessments are completed according to established schedules.
Track compliance KPIs and report status to leadership.
Participate in security incident investigations and response efforts.
Coordinate with security operations teams to ensure timely identification and remediation of threats.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action planning following incidents.
Review security monitoring tools and processes to improve detection and response capabilities.
Partner with Engineering and DevOps teams to integrate compliance into system development and deployment processes.
Provide security guidance throughout the SDLC.
Support cloud migration, modernization, and technology transformation initiatives.
Ensure compliance and security awareness training meet FedRAMP requirements.
Matrix manage resources participating in the FedRAMP Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
5+ years of information security, cybersecurity, or compliance experience.
3+ years supporting FedRAMP, FISMA, or federal compliance programs.
Experience maintaining FedRAMP Moderate or High authorized environments.
Experience supporting security assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring activities.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Strong understanding of FedRAMP requirements, NIST SP 800-53, NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, NIST 800-171, Zero Trust Architecture principles, Vulnerability management processes, Security operations and incident response.
Familiarity with security technologies including SIEM platforms, Vulnerability scanners, Endpoint detection and response (EDR), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud-native security services.
CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CAP, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
FedRAMP-specific experience acting as ISSO, Security Compliance Manager, or FedRAMP Program Manager.
Experience supporting federal agencies or government contractors.
Knowledge of automated compliance platforms and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools.
Experience leveraging AI and automation to streamline compliance reporting, evidence collection, and POA&M management.
Experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government environments.

Skills

FedRAMP
NIST 800-53
FISMA
Cloud Security
Information Security
Cybersecurity
Compliance
Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Management
Security Operations
Incident Response
SDLC
AWS
Azure
GCP
SIEM
EDR
IAM
NIST SP 800-37
NIST 800-171
Zero Trust Architecture
GRC Tools
AI
Automation

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of information security, cybersecurity, or compliance experience
3+ years supporting FedRAMP, FISMA, or federal compliance programs

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements

Salary/Compensations

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300
Colorado: $115,400 - $192,300
Illinois: $121,200 - $201,900
Chicago, IL: $126,900 - $211,500
Maryland: $121,200 - $201,900
New York: $126,900 - $211,500
New York City: $138,400 - $230,700
Rochester, NY: $115,400 - $192,300
New Jersey: $136,213 - $217,587
Ohio: $109,500 - $182,700

Benefits

Country specific benefits
Annual incentive bonus

About the Company

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency.
We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions.
By bringing clarity to information, we ultimately help make communities safer, insurance rates more accurate, commerce more transparent, business decisions easier and processes more efficient.
Our team is composed of highly technical professionals who thrive on solving complex security, cloud, and compliance challenges.
We foster a collaborative, engineering-focused culture where team members are empowered to lead difficult initiatives, drive innovation, and deliver outcomes in highly regulated environments.

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