Federal Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Who We Are:

Exiger transforms supply chains into a strategic advantage, advancing our mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Our AI platform, 1Exiger , delivers instant visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, leveraging proprietary data and advanced AI to surface risk, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings to strengthen long-term resilience . Trusted by 550+ global customers, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, Exiger is a recognized, award-winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP® authorized provider to the federal government.

Federal Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: McLean, VA or Richmond, VA

Work Environment: Hybrid

Role Summary :

Exiger is seeking a mission-driven Federal Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the security, accreditation, and regulatory compliance efforts for our U.S. Public Sector business. This role will play a critical part in executing federal security programs, enabling government authorizations, and ensuring secure cloud architecture across civilian and defense environments.

This is a hands-on role focused on driving operational excellence across federal compliance programs while supporting Exiger’s continued growth within the federal marketplace.

What You’ll Do :

Support the execution of Exiger’s federal information security and authorization strategy across civilian and defense environments

Lead day-to-day activities associated with federal accreditation programs, including FedRAMP High, DoD CC SRG IL5/IL6, and agency-specific Authority to Operate (ATO) initiatives

Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs), POA Ms, and supporting documentation for federal compliance frameworks

Ensure continuous monitoring, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting across all in-scope systems

Build and maintain customer-ready security documentation and assurance packages to support federal procurement and oversight

Partner with engineering, cloud infrastructure, and product teams to ensure security controls are properly implemented and maintained within system architectures

Translate federal cybersecurity requirements (NIST, FISMA, CMMC, RMF) into actionable system-level controls and implementation guidance

Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), agency security teams, and third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) during authorization and audit processes

Support automation efforts for compliance evidence collection, reporting, and risk management tracking

Assist in security briefings and documentation to support federal customer engagements and delivery

What You Need:

5–10+ years of experience in federal cybersecurity, information assurance, or cloud compliance roles (ISSO, ISSE, or equivalent)

Hands-on experience supporting ATO processes within federal environments, including RMF lifecycle activities

Familiarity with FedRAMP and/or DoD IL5/IL6 requirements in cloud or SaaS environments

Strong working knowledge of federal security frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FISMA, and CMMC

Experience developing and maintaining SSPs, POA Ms, and other accreditation artifacts

Experience working in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or similar regulated cloud environments

Understanding of cloud security principles including identity and access management, encryption, vulnerability management, and logging/monitoring

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and compliance teams to implement and maintain security controls

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple systems or programs simultaneously

Active or ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Why You’ll Love Working at Exiger

At Exiger, we empower our teams to solve complex global challenges in partnership with some of the world’s most critical institutions.

We offer:

High-performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence

Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives

Equity participation opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and company holidays

Parental leave and family support programs

Hybrid work environment fostering collaboration and flexibility

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Exiger is named a Leader in the Gartner ® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter,' and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association's Innovator Award, Exiger's technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn .

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