Senior Level Information Systems Security Officer Jobs
Senior level information systems security officer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise security architecture, risk governance frameworks, and the teams and programs that execute them. Openings concentrate in Telecommunications, Aerospace & Defense, and Technology & Software, with 33% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Accenture Federal Services, AT&T, and Steampunk hiring at this level now.
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Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.
Job Description
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Information Systems Security Officer supporting the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program. The CMM program is an initiative to support the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AO) in developing a modern cloud-based solution to support all 204+ federal courts across the United States.
GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. The Information Systems Security Officer will work as part of the cloud engineering team to build and support the modernization of enterprise-class software applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write and maintain documents required for Authority to Operate (ATO) during all phases of ATO.
- Coordinate with customer’s IT security team, engineering team, and other client team to gather information to document ATO process.
- Coordinate with project management team for documenting Configuration Management, SDLC, etc.
- Create Visio diagrams as part of the documentation.
- Support ATO assessment process. Actively participating in ATO assessment.
- Perform, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software Information Assurance (IA) problems pertaining to the Computing Environment (CE), Network Environments (NE), and enclave environments.
- Collect and analyze data and events from Computer Network Defense (CND) tools such as system alerts, firewall, and network traffic logs, and host system logs.
- Assess and identify the systems and networks within the NE acceptable configurations and policies.
- Develop and manage security for more than one IT functional areas (e.g., data, systems, network and/or web) across the enterprise.
- Lead in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures (e.g., user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures, and use of firewalls and encryption routines).
- Brief and present status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
- Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of software viruses.
- Lead in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
- Provide direct support to the business and IT staff for security related issues.
- Possess extensive knowledge in networking, databases, systems and/or web operations, and developing enterprise security strategies.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of experience project leadership in monitoring computer networks and security issues, investigating and resolving security and cybersecurity incidents.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant computer-based major.
- Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Experience in documenting security incidents and performing security vulnerability assessments.
- Experience working with Agile teams and SAFe to perform testing and uncovering system and network vulnerabilities.
- Strong working experience in AWS Cloud Security (Certification is preferred) (3+ years’ experience).
- Required past ATO experience in AWS environment for large agency. (4+ years’ experience).
- Required solid understanding of NIST Standards.
- Must have prior experience with the ATO process, FedRAMP, CIS, ISO 27001. (4+ years).
- Solid understanding on ICAM, SIEM, Vulnerability management tools.
- Experience with CSAM or similar tools.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
Work Requirements
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Salary and Benefit Information
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Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.
Job Description
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Information Systems Security Officer supporting the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program. The CMM program is an initiative to support the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AO) in developing a modern cloud-based solution to support all 204+ federal courts across the United States.
GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. The Information Systems Security Officer will work as part of the cloud engineering team to build and support the modernization of enterprise-class software applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write and maintain documents required for Authority to Operate (ATO) during all phases of ATO.
- Coordinate with customer’s IT security team, engineering team, and other client team to gather information to document ATO process.
- Coordinate with project management team for documenting Configuration Management, SDLC, etc.
- Create Visio diagrams as part of the documentation.
- Support ATO assessment process. Actively participating in ATO assessment.
- Perform, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software Information Assurance (IA) problems pertaining to the Computing Environment (CE), Network Environments (NE), and enclave environments.
- Collect and analyze data and events from Computer Network Defense (CND) tools such as system alerts, firewall, and network traffic logs, and host system logs.
- Assess and identify the systems and networks within the NE acceptable configurations and policies.
- Develop and manage security for more than one IT functional areas (e.g., data, systems, network and/or web) across the enterprise.
- Lead in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures (e.g., user log-on and authentication rules, security breach escalation procedures, security auditing procedures, and use of firewalls and encryption routines).
- Brief and present status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
- Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of software viruses.
- Lead in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
- Provide direct support to the business and IT staff for security related issues.
- Possess extensive knowledge in networking, databases, systems and/or web operations, and developing enterprise security strategies.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of experience project leadership in monitoring computer networks and security issues, investigating and resolving security and cybersecurity incidents.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant computer-based major.
- Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Experience in documenting security incidents and performing security vulnerability assessments.
- Experience working with Agile teams and SAFe to perform testing and uncovering system and network vulnerabilities.
- Strong working experience in AWS Cloud Security (Certification is preferred) (3+ years’ experience).
- Required past ATO experience in AWS environment for large agency. (4+ years’ experience).
- Required solid understanding of NIST Standards.
- Must have prior experience with the ATO process, FedRAMP, CIS, ISO 27001. (4+ years).
- Solid understanding on ICAM, SIEM, Vulnerability management tools.
- Experience with CSAM or similar tools.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
Work Requirements
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Salary and Benefit Information
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
Our Identity Verification Process
About Our Work
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Senior Level Information Systems Security Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level information systems security officer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned enterprise security programs end to end, not just supported them. Hands-on expertise with NIST, CMMC, or FedRAMP frameworks is a strong differentiator, as is a history of leading audits, authoring policies, and advising executive stakeholders. Certifications like CISSP or CISM signal readiness, but demonstrated scope of ownership is what separates competitive candidates.
Which companies hire senior level information systems security officers?
Companies hiring senior level information systems security officers right now include Accenture Federal Services, AT&T, and Steampunk, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by defense contractors, federal agencies, large financial institutions, and healthcare organizations that operate under strict regulatory and compliance mandates requiring dedicated senior security leadership.
Are there remote senior level information systems security officer jobs?
Yes, though many roles require at least occasional on-site presence due to classified systems or compliance requirements. About 33% of senior level information systems security officer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote positions most common at commercial organizations and hybrid arrangements more typical for government-adjacent or cleared roles.
What makes an information systems security officer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. At this stage, professionals own security authorization packages, lead continuous monitoring programs, set policy direction, and make risk acceptance recommendations to leadership. They also mentor junior security analysts and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, program managers, and agency officials, requiring both deep technical fluency and clear executive communication.
Which industries hire the most senior level information systems security officers?
Senior level information systems security officer roles concentrate in Telecommunications, Aerospace & Defense, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under rigorous compliance regimes, including federal authorization requirements and sector-specific mandates, that require experienced security officers to manage risk at the program and system level.