Information Assurance Lead

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: $131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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TL;DR · Information Assurance Lead

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Leidos seeks a Lead Information Assurance professional to join their team supporting the Integrated Defensive Cyber Systems Contract near Lackland Air Force Base. This senior-level role involves serving as the primary IA lead and point of contact for cybersecurity compliance, overseeing RMF processes from system categorization through continuous monitoring, and developing comprehensive security authorization packages. The candidate will ensure adherence to DoD, DISA, and NIST policies, manage vulnerability scans with tools like ACAS and SCAP Compliance Checker, and collaborate on incident response plans. Essential skills include a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, IAT II certification, and proficiency in RMF, XACTA/eMASS, and STIG assessment tools. Ideal candidates have extensive DoD cybersecurity experience and USAF background, with TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Skills

DoD RMF RMF Packages STIGs ACAS NIST 800-53 eMASS SCAP HBSS Tenable.sc Nessus XACTA CI/CD ISO 27001 DISA CCRI

What you'll do

Serve as IA lead and primary point of contact for cybersecurity compliance matters.
Lead all phases of the RMF process, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Develop and maintain complete security authorization packages (System Security Plans, POA&Ms, SARs) for systems seeking ATO.
Ensure correct implementation and documentation of NIST 800-53 security controls; coordinate assessments with SCAs to validate compliance.
Establish and manage continuous monitoring strategies, including vulnerability scanning, audit log reviews, and control revalidation.

What we're looking for

DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) system experience and RMF process expertise.
Proficiency in creating and maintaining security documentation including System Security Plans and POA&Ms.
Expertise in implementing, documenting, and assessing NIST 800-53 security controls.
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools like ACAS and STIG assessment tools.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance required.
CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II certification.

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