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About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Leidos currently has
264 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$92,300–$166,850
across 245 roles with salary data.
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supports a fast-paced program within the Defense Sector to ensure mission success through robust IT and support services. This role focuses on overseeing the cybersecurity posture of DoD information systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards like NIST, RMF, FISMA, and JSIG. The daily responsibilities include developing security policies, performing risk and vulnerability assessments, managing system accreditations, and executing continuous monitoring for both classified and unclassified data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce security controls and maintain critical documentation such as System Security Plans and Plan of Actions & Milestones. Key technical requirements include experience with cloud computing, network security tools like firewalls and SIEM, and proficiency in system security engineering. The role addresses the challenge of protecting sensitive data while maintaining high availability for mission-critical systems.
NIST RMF
Information Assurance
Cybersecurity
Configuration Management
ServiceNow
Risk Assessment
Security Operations
Encryption
DoD 8570
IAM
System Security Plans
Firewalls
Hardware/Software Security
Communication Protocols
NIST RMF
Information Assurance
Cybersecurity
Configuration Management
Risk Assessment
ServiceNow
Encryption
Security Operations
System Accreditation
DoD 8570
IAM
Firewalls
Hardware/Software Security
Communication Protocols