(781) Cybersecurity Technical Specialist Level III / ISSO

Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may qualify when permitted by contract.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, U.S. Army, or federal cybersecurity programs.
• Hands-on experience performing ISSO, Risk Management Framework (RMF), information assurance, or equivalent cybersecurity responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53 security controls, RMF processes, cybersecurity compliance, and authorization requirements.
• Experience reviewing security-control implementations, technical evidence, vulnerability findings, and cybersecurity documentation.
• Experience supporting authorization packages, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Continuous Monitoring.
• Ability to independently analyze technical cybersecurity issues, validate findings, and produce accurate, defensible deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Employment Requirements

• Must reside within commuting distance of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, or be willing to self-relocate.
• Must work full-time, on-site at the assigned Government installation.
• Must demonstrate professional conduct, accountability, effective teamwork, and adherence to established operational direction.
• Must independently validate technical work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission.

• Previous experience supporting U.S. Army, ATEC, NETCOM, or other DoD cybersecurity programs.
• Experience supporting enterprise information systems, network infrastructure, or mission-critical Government environments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply DISA STIG requirements and technical vulnerability assessment results.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity authorization or reauthorization efforts.
• Experience coordinating technical remediation activities with System Administrators and system engineering teams.
• Experience supporting Government inspections, cybersecurity assessments, or technical compliance reviews.
• Familiarity with enterprise vulnerability tracking, reporting dashboards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Lists, and other approved cybersecurity management tools.
• Experience developing technically defensible risk acceptance recommendations and supporting documentation.

AAP Statement

• Perform assigned RMF activities under DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53/53A, CNSSI No. 1253, and applicable Army requirements.

• Analyze control implementations, technical configurations, compliance evidence, and deficiencies
• develop accurate implementation statements and corrective recommendations.

• Maintain assigned authorization packages, security controls, artifacts, findings, and supporting documentation for ATO/IATT and Continuous Monitoring activities.

• Review ACAS, SCAP, STIG, and other assessment results;
• validate findings, coordinate remediation, and maintain accurate tracking records.

• Document weaknesses, track remediation milestones, validate corrective actions, and maintain supporting evidence and traceability.

• Conduct recurring security reviews, identify emerging risks, monitor compliance, and report material cybersecurity changes.

• Independently verify technical accuracy, completeness, evidence, and compliance before submitting deliverables.

• Report significant vulnerabilities, suspected incidents, and security deficiencies through authorized channels.
• Collaborate with Team Leads, ISSMs, System Administrators, security assessors, and Government stakeholders to obtain evidence, validate configurations, resolve findings, and accomplish assigned RMF responsibilities.
• Maintain operational leadership visibility and communicate progress, obstacles, and cybersecurity risks professionally.
• Prepare and present accurate technical briefings covering RMF activities, vulnerabilities, security controls, POA&Ms, and Continuous Monitoring.
• Explain findings, supporting evidence, risks, remediation recommendations, and outstanding actions.
• Provide timely status updates and identify issues requiring leadership attention.
• The assigned Team Lead/O-ISSM serves as the primary operational tasking lead, operating under the oversight of the Project Lead, Program Manager, and authorized Government TPOC.
• Employees must follow reasonable, authorized direction from designated leadership, meet established deadlines, and promptly communicate conflicting instructions, technical concerns, or delays.
• System assignments do not confer exclusive ownership or independent managerial, ISSM, SCA, or Authorizing Official authority.

• Maintain APG/ATEC-required professional business attire throughout on-site duty hours, subject to approved exceptions.

• Demonstrate respect, integrity, accountability, courtesy, and constructive workplace communication.

• Maintain professional Government relationships and follow established communication and escalation procedures.

• Collaborate effectively, respect leadership responsibilities, accept constructive feedback, and support mission priorities.

• Validate all assigned technical work before submission; promptly correct identified deficiencies.

• Follow Arlo Solutions Employee Handbook requirements, Government workplace policies, security procedures, and authorized operational direction.

• Deliver accurate, timely, technically defensible cybersecurity work while maintaining professionalism, accountability, effective communication, and continuous support of the U.S. Army ATEC mission.

Work Location: (On-site Requirements) Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Clearance: Active Secret clearance.

• Candidates must demonstrate applicable knowledge and practical experience in:
• DoD RMF: DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53/53A, CNSSI No. 1253, and applicable DoD/Army cybersecurity requirements.
• eMASS: Authorization-package maintenance, security-control documentation, implementation statements, assessment evidence, findings, and workflow support.

• ACAS assessments, DISA STIG compliance, SCAP scanning, technical findings analysis, and remediation validation.

• Vulnerability documentation, remediation tracking, milestone management, risk acceptance support, and evidence validation.

• Recurring security reviews, vulnerability tracking, cybersecurity posture assessment, and compliance reporting.

• Implementation validation, technical risk assessments, compliance evaluation, and corrective-action recommendations.

• Windows, Linux, networking, system configurations, and enterprise cybersecurity concepts.

• Accurate cybersecurity reporting, RMF artifact development, quality assurance, and technical briefings.

• Must satisfy applicable DoD 8140 cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements for the assigned work role, proficiency level, and contract.
• Relevant certifications may include CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CASP+/SecurityX, CISSP, or other recognized qualifications.
• Additional operating-system, networking, vendor-specific, and cybersecurity certifications are preferred.
• Mandatory certifications, education, and experience requirements are determined by the applicable contract, labor category, and designated DoD 8140 work role.

• Must meet applicable U.S. citizenship requirements established by the contract.
• Must possess or qualify for the required Government security clearance and maintain eligibility throughout employment.
• Must satisfy U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground installation access, identity verification, and credentialing requirements.
• Must complete required Government cybersecurity awareness, acceptable-use, and security training.
• Must comply with applicable DoD, Army, ATEC, and installation security policies.
• Must maintain authorized access eligibility for assigned Government facilities, networks, and information systems.

Company Summary

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.

Position Overview

Arlo Solutions seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Technical Specialist III / ISSO to support U.S. Army ATEC cybersecurity operations. The position provides technical expertise in DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), security-control analysis, vulnerability management, eMASS, POA&M management, and Continuous Monitoring. Candidates must reside near APG or independently relocate before employment.