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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Field CTO – Public Sector

Location: McLean, VA or Richmond, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary:

Exiger is an AI-driven risk and supply chain intelligence company on a mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Through advanced artificial intelligence, proprietary data, and deep regulatory expertise, the 1Exiger platform enables government agencies and defense partners to identify, assess, and mitigate risk across complex global ecosystems.

We are seeking a Field CTO – Public Sector to serve as the senior technical authority for our U.S. government business. Based in McLean or Richmond, you will partner directly with federal leaders, defense agencies, and public sector stakeholders to shape how AI-driven intelligence transforms mission delivery, national security, and supply chain resilience.

This is a strategic, customer-facing executive role reporting into Public Sector leadership and working cross-functionally with Sales, Solutions, Product, and Engineering. This role owns the Pre-Sales Engineering function for the Public Sector segment and serves as the primary technical bridge between field requirements and the offices of the CPO and CTO.

Your Mission:

As Field CTO, you will serve as Exiger’s executive technical voice within the U.S. Public Sector. You will translate complex AI capabilities into mission-ready solutions, helping agencies modernize risk detection, secure supply chains, enhance procurement visibility, and strengthen operational resilience.

You will bridge customer strategy and platform innovation, ensuring Exiger’s AI solutions align with evolving government priorities, regulatory frameworks, and national security imperatives. You will own the technical win in public sector pursuits and lead Pre-Sales Engineering to deliver compelling, architecturally sound solutions that map to mission outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent Exiger at defense, intelligence, and public sector industry forums as a thought leader in AI-driven risk and supply chain intelligence.
• Translate real-world public sector challenges into actionable product insights, influencing the evolution of the 1Exiger platform. Formalize a feedback loop between field engagements and the offices of the CPO and CTO, translating customer business requirements into structured product requirements and feature priorities. 
• Partner with systems integrators, defense primes, and ecosystem partners to accelerate adoption and long-term mission impact.
• Lead high-impact discussions around AI-enabled risk intelligence, supply chain visibility, data architecture, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop reusable architectural frameworks and executive-level messaging to enable Public Sector sales and solution teams.
• Support complex pursuits, including RFIs, RFPs, and strategic federal programs, validating secure and scalable architectures aligned with FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD requirements.
• Serve as the senior technical executive supporting Exiger’s U.S. Public Sector customers, engaging CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, acquisition leaders, and mission owners.

What You Bring:

• Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical depth in terms of mission outcomes and operational value.
• Deep credibility in enterprise architecture, cloud environments, AI/ML applications, and secure data environments. Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud architecture, including VPC design, IAM governance, encryption-at-rest/in-transit, and FedRamp boundary definition.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Public Sector environments, including Federal and DoD procurement cycles, security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, IL levels), and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) ecosystems. Familiarity with CMMC, FIPS, 140-2/3 cryptographic standards, and DoD cloud computing SRG requirements.
• Experience influencing product direction or platform evolution based on field engagement. Demonstrated ability to translate complex customer business requirements into structured product requirements (epics, features, user stories) and present them to CPO/CTO-level stakeholders with supporting business justification.
• Demonstrated experience engaging executive-level federal stakeholders on modernization, digital transformation, or national security initiatives.
• 15+ years of progressive technical leadership experience including 5+ years in customer-facing pre-sales or solutions architecture within enterprise AI, data platforms, cybersecurity, supply chain technology, or mission-critical government systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; ability to obtain or maintain U.S. security clearance may be required.
• Experience managing and developing pre-sales or solutions engineering teams of 5+ people, including hiring, performance management, and capability development.
• Track record of supporting $5M+ public sector deal pursuits through technical leadership, architecture validation, and executive-level solution presentations.
• Working knowledge of Snowflake, knowledge of graph architectures, and large-scale data platforms in regulated environments is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• The following are not required but will strengthen a candidacy:
• Active TS/SCI clearance or current Secret clearance with TS eligibility.
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional or AWS GovCloud-specific certifications.
• Prior experience at a FedRAMP-authorized SaaS vendor selling into DoD, IC, or civilian federal agencies.
• Existing relationships with defense primes (e.g., Booz Allen, Leidos, SAIC, Deloitte) and federal systems integrators.
• Familiarity with supply chain risk management frameworks (SCRM), CFIUS processes, or trade compliance regimes (EAR/ITAR).

Why You'll Love Working at Exiger:

At Exiger you’ll help strengthen national and economic security. Our teams operate at the intersection of AI, risk intelligence, and mission impact, working with agencies and organizations that shape global stability.

• Competitive compensation with equity participation
• Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off 
• Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave 
• Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
• Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming 
• Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications

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