: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Description

Leidos Defense Systems is currently seeking a talented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to Join our team in Bowie, MD.

The candidate will be part of an IT and engineering team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management, monitoring, and trouble shooting of an expanding infrastructure supporting a multi-platform, multi-site, high availability, secure, real-time network.

The work to be performed will require that the candidate be able to work comfortably at several levels of support from resolving networks problems, through the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network equipment, software, and services from commercial vendors.

Provide updates to management for strategic planning purposes. Projects and tasks will be assigned and at times self-initiated requiring independent judgement in balancing of resources, schedules, work hours, as well as travel to regional sites to obtain results.

Work will require ability to manage the risk for PC workstations and peripherals, and ancillary equipment. Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DAOs, System Owners, SAs and ISSM for Security relevant changes to SSPs.
• Conduct analysis of the Security Impact Analysis of changes to the network environment / ATO.
• Provide RMF subject matter expertise to the team and ISSM.
• Ensure assessment and authorization packages are completed in accordance with projected timelines and in alignment with customer requirements.
• Provide reporting to the ISSM and convey top-down information back to the team.
• On-time submission of contract deliverables with special attention to quality and accuracy.
• Monitor, track, and report on daily and weekly activities conducted by the ISSM.
• Evaluate configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Evaluate relevant STIGs and ACAS scans for systems that are implementing a change.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years in lieu of a degree.
• At least three years of DoD and / or Department of Defense Information Technology and Cybersecurity experience with at least five years of experience managing information security personnel.
• At least 2-5 years of experience with Risk Management, Cybersecurity Management, Security Models and Access Controls, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity Architecture, Software Development Security, STIGS, and Database Security for DoD or Department of the Air Force programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in the following :

Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CE, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Associate, GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)

Must be a US citizen and possess and maintain a Secret clearance.

Original Posting Date : 2024-07-08While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range : Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health.

The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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