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# Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at Contact Government Services, LLC

- **Company:** Contact Government Services, LLC
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD
- **Compensation:** $92k–$125k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-03-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cgsfederal/b2013876-7a95-4b95-8f3d-8f46f1f98244

## Job description

## ISSO

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Information Technology

CGS is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with DIACAP and/or RMF experience who has deep expertise in security assessment documentation to support Dept. of Commerce systems and efforts to achieve their Authorization to Operate (ATO). This position is located at the client site in the Herbert Hoover building in Washington, DC. The scope of this position includes full life-cycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) management through all 6 Steps of the RMF process in support of the Government ISSM.In this role, you’ll conduct security assessment, and information system security oversight activities in accordance with NIST 800.53 that support systems from the perspective RMF requirements.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

- Review systems to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend improvements to amend vulnerabilities, implement changes, and document upgrades.
- Maintain responsibility for managing cybersecurity risk from an organizational perspective.
- Identify organizational risks, prioritize those risks, and maintain a risk registry for escalating and presenting those risks to senior leadership.
- Provide security guidance and IS validation using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF, DoC, and local security policies.
- Providing configuration management (CM) recommendations for information system security software, hardware, and firmware and coordinating changes and modifications with the ISSM, Security Control Assessor (SCA), and Authorizing Official (AO).
- Maintain vulnerability scanning tool compliance, such as HBSS or ACAS, and patch management, such as IAVM to ensure IT staff pushes patches to all systems in an effort to maintain compliance with all applicable directives, manage system changes, and assess the security impact of those changes.
- Support security authorization activities, including transitioning from the legacy Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) to compliance with the DoC RMF.
- Provide subject matter expertise for cyber security and trusted system technology.
- Apply advanced technical knowledge and analysis of specialized functional areas in task requirements to develop solutions to complex problems.
- Research, write, review, disposition feedback, and finalize recommendations regarding cyber security policy, assessment and authorization assessments (A&As), security test and evaluation reports, and security engineering practices and processes.
- Conduct research and write risk assessment reports to include risk thresholds, evaluation, and scoring.
- Support analysis of the findings and provide expert technical guidance for mitigation strategies, including implementation advice on the cyber security risk findings, and other complex problems.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree.
- A minimum of five (5) years experience as an Information Assurance (IA) Analyst, ISSE, ISSO, or similar role in ATO package development, including generating security documentation for requirements, security control assessment, STIG and IAVA compliance, Standard Operating Procedures, test results, etc.
- eMASS experience.
- Professional security certification such as: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP, or higher.
- Strong desktop publishing skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with industry writing styles such as grammar, sentence form, and structure.
- Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment.

Ideally, you will also have:

- CISSP, CASP, or a similar certificate is preferred.
- Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
- Strong initiative, detail orientation, organizational skills, and aptitude for analytical thinking.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a part of a team.
- Excellent work ethic and a high commitment to quality.

Our Commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com

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## About Contact Government Services, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Contact Government Services (CGS) delivers technology, staffing, and consulting solutions to help U.S. federal agencies modernize and streamline operations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly disclosed (the company references a 7-year history of government contracting as of its website content, suggesting formation around 2017)
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed; key executives include Anthony Miller (Partner, CEO) and Brian York (Partner, COO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Government Relations Services / Federal Contracting
- Target customers: U.S. federal government agencies (B2G)
- Mission: “Simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources” — combining cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to solve complex public-sector challenges

## Products & Services
- **Staffing**: Full-time, part-time, contract, and temp placements for legal, IT, software engineering, document review, data management, network management, help desk, and project management roles.
- **Technology Solutions**: Cloud services, data processing & hosting, IT infrastructure & operations, software development, eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Veritas, Relativity), and cybersecurity (ISO 27001 certified).
- **Consulting & Project Management**: Agile project management, business process design, analytics/dashboarding, and strategic advisory for government modernization.
- **Training & Support**: Custom training programs and ongoing technical support for deployed solutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 46 employees (+119% year-over-year); active job postings exceed 3,900 (+2,452% year-over-year), signaling rapid scaling.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sister company Contact Discovery Services LLC; strategic partnerships with technology vendors (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, ServiceNow, Veritas). No external funding rounds publicly reported.
- **Growth Signals**: Massive surge in hiring (3,905 open positions), strong LinkedIn follower growth (+69.8% yearly to 169K), and expansion into multiple office locations (Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; remote/hybrid roles).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Government-First Focus**: Entirely dedicated to federal contracting, with deep understanding of agency compliance, security requirements, and procurement processes.
- **ISO 27001 Certification**: Demonstrated commitment to information security management, a critical differentiator for government work.
- **Bicoastal Presence**: Headquarters in Washington, DC (proximity to federal clients) and a San Francisco office (access to tech talent and innovation).
- **Integrated Service Model**: Offers a full spectrum from staffing to technology implementation and project management, providing end-to-end solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Rapidly**: Aggressively hiring across IT, legal, and consulting roles to meet growing government demand.
- **Technology Modernization**: Helping agencies replace legacy systems with cloud, automation, and data-driven solutions.
- **eDiscovery & Legal Services**: Expanding its strong foothold in electronic discovery and document review through its partnership with Contact Discovery Services.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees work on meaningful problems that directly improve government efficiency and public service.
- **Growth Opportunities**: With explosive headcount and job posting growth, early hires have significant room for advancement.
- **Benefits Package**: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.
- **Work Arrangements**: Mix of on-site (primarily DC), hybrid, and remote roles depending on the position; recent postings include remote-friendly options.
- **Engineering & Tech Culture**: Emphasis on cutting-edge tools (cloud, AI, automation) and agile methodologies, appealing to technologists who want to apply their skills in the public sector.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/contact-government-services-cgs)
2. [CGS Federal About Page](https://cgsfederal.com/about/)
3. [CGS Federal Careers Page](https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/)
4. [CGS Federal Staffing Page](https://cgsfederal.com/staffing/)
5. [CGS Federal Job Board (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/cgsfederal)

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