Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

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Kentro is hiring a dedicated and experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting a critical Zero Trust (ZT) surge initiative for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). As the ISSO, you will be a leader responsible for the overall cybersecurity of designated programs, systems, or enclaves within the USSOCOM ZT environment. You will play a pivotal role in the initial Iplan creation and the subsequent multi-year ZT implementation and operational efforts, ensuring robust security posture, compliance, and risk management. This position directly maps to the DoD 8140 Information Systems Security Manager - ISSM (Work Role ID: 722), Intermediate level, requiring strong leadership, comprehensive cybersecurity knowledge, and expertise in DoD security policies and frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Zero Trust Implementation Plan (Iplan) development project for USSOCOM's Greenfield (SOCRATES) and Brownfield (SOFNET-U/S) environments, ensuring delivery within an aggressive 7-week initial surge timeline and supporting subsequent ZT efforts.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and communication plans.
• Directly manage a team of 8+ technical experts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Coordinate with USSOCOM stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to define requirements, manage expectations, and ensure project alignment with strategic ZT goals, including the DoD CIO ZT PfMO's 91 target activities by FY27 and 61 advanced activities by FY33.
• Oversee the application of ZT assessment tools (e.g., Leidos ZTRL) and frameworks (e.g., CACI ZT Playbook) to inform Iplan development.
• Develop and implement methods to monitor and measure project risk, compliance, and assurance efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all project deliverables, including Iplans, Bill of Materials (BOM), transition plans, and training plans, meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Manage project scope, identify potential risks and issues, and develop effective mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Facilitate project meetings, including kick-offs, status updates, stakeholder briefings, and formal In-Progress Reviews (IPRs).
• Oversee the preparation of key project reports, including weekly status reports, risk registers, and progress updates for government stakeholders.
• Ensure security best practices and relevant DoD/USSOCOM policies are followed throughout the project.
• Support the integration of information security requirements and supply chain risk management (SCRM) considerations into project planning and execution.
• Act as a primary stakeholder in the underlying IT operational processes and functions that support the ZT services, providing direction and monitoring significant activities.
• Manage internal relationships with IT process owners supporting the ZT services, assisting with the definition and agreement of Operating Level Agreements (OLAs) where applicable.
• Provide ongoing optimization, problem-solving support, and recommendations for possible improvements and upgrades related to the ZT project management process.

Location: On-site in Tampa, FL

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7+) years of related work experience in IT project management, with a significant focus on cybersecurity projects
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).
• Conditional Alternative: PMP (Project Management Professional) AND ITIL v4 Foundation WITH CompTIA Security+ CE or a higher-level CompTIA certification (e.g., CySA+, CASP+).
• Proven ability to manage complex IT and cybersecurity projects from initi