Deputy Information Systems Security Officer (Deputy ISSO) - Secret clearance

** DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE AND A CISSP**

Location: Suitland, MD - Full-Time, On-Site

Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 annually

SECURITY REQUIREMENT: An active Secret clearance is REQUIRED for this position.

Who We Are

RCG is a fast-growing federal contracting firm proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. At RCG, we deliver technology and mission support services that help government agencies succeed.

We are currently seeking a Deputy Information Assurance Engineer / Deputy Information Systems Security Officer (Deputy ISSO) to support our federal government customer in Suitland, MD. This position is fully on-site and supports mission-critical systems within the JPSS/LCCS program.

Please note: Due to the secure nature of this government agency, all candidates must be U.S. Citizens and able to successfully pass the required background investigation.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a senior Information Assurance professional who will serve as a Deputy ISSO and team lead, supporting authorization, compliance, and continuous monitoring activities for NOAA JPSS/LCCS systems. The Deputy ISSO will provide leadership to junior ISSOs, maintain system ATOs, and collaborate closely with multiple technical and operational teams to ensure a strong and compliant security posture. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role across A&A, POA&M management, Continuous Monitoring, change control, and incident response activities.

What You'll Do

Deputy ISSO / Team Lead Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy ISSO Team Lead, advising, mentoring, and training junior ISSOs on security and compliance activities.
• Provide guidance on RMF, FISMA, and program-level security processes.

JPSS/LCCS A-ISSO Responsibilities

• Maintain and support ATO packages for NOAA 5042 and NOAA 5065-1 systems.
• Lead Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation reviews, updates, and Security Control Assessment (SCA) activities.
• Work closely with OMS, LGSS, FVTS, MSC, and GP Security teams to maintain and improve overall program security posture.
• Lead weekly cross-contract POA&M and security operations management meetings.
• Participate in and vote during Mission Change Control Boards (CCBs) for system modifications.
• Lead JPSS/LCCS Continuous Monitoring working group meetings.
• Serve as Chair of the program SSID documentation review board.
• Assist in incident response activities, working directly with operational and cybersecurity teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Federal clients, including System Owners, ISSOs, Flight, and Operations personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (REQUIRED).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Information Assurance, Information Security, or ISSO-related roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting RMF, FISMA, ATO, and Continuous Monitoring activities.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring or leading junior security staff.
• Strong ability to collaborate across multiple technical, operational, and security teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certifications (Required)

• CISSP

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

EEO Statement

RCG, Inc. does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin.