Information System Security Officer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support and maintain compliance for cloud systems operating under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The ISSO will oversee compliance with NIST SP 800-53 security controls, support system authorization activities, and sustain the overall security posture of assigned information systems, while ensuring alignment with additional industry frameworks such as ISO and SOC 2. This role requires strong collaboration across technical, operational, customer, and vendor teams to support business objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and risk management standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, assess, and monitor security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements.
• Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs),
• Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other authorization artifacts.
• Support FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring activities, including
• Conduct security control assessments, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, external assessors (3PAOs), customers, and
• Interface with customers to address security and compliance inquiries, communicate risk
• Conduct vendor and third-party security reviews, including due diligence assessments,
• Support incident response activities, including reporting and documentation per federal
• Review system changes for security impact and participate in configuration control
• Ensure compliance with federal policies, agency-specific requirements, and internal
• Support alignment and crosswalk efforts between FedRAMP/NIST controls and
• Engage stakeholders across technical and business functions with clear, concise communication to support informed risk-based decision-making in the best interest of the organization.
• Provide security guidance and recommendations that balance compliance requirements, operational efficiency, and business priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management of Information Systems (MIS), Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 2 years supporting FedRAMP or federal compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of NIST controls and FedRAMP Moderate baselines.
• Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages.
• Experience mapping or harmonizing controls across multiple frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2). Experience conducting vendor risk assessments and third-party security evaluations.
• Ability to communicate technical and compliance concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CAP, and/or Security+.
• Experience working with FedRAMP-authorized systems or within a federal agency.
• Experience supporting customer audits, compliance reviews, or external stakeholder engagements.

Benefits at Babel Street (just to name a few...)

• Health Benefits: Babel Street covers 85-100% monthly premium costs for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurances – for you and your family!
• Retirement Plans: Babel Street offers both a Traditional and Roth 401(K) with a very competitive match.
• Unlimited Flexible Leave: We trust our employees to manage their own time and balance their personal and work lives.
• Holidays: Babel Street provides employees with 12 paid Federal Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement: We are committed to investing in our employees. One way we do that is with our Tuition Reimbursement Program for continuing education.                 

Babel Street is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Babel Street will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‐worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination. In addition, Babel Street's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request, we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.