Information System Security Officer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Omaha, NE
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 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 System Security Officer

The Information System Security Officer joins the Corporate Information Security Office within the Digital sector to support the operation, maintenance, and authorization of classified information systems. This role involves implementing and monitoring cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle, maintaining Risk Management Framework documentation, and assessing system compliance. Key responsibilities include performing vulnerability-management activities, coordinating remediation of security deficiencies, and developing system security plans. The successful candidate will utilize Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements, NIST security controls, and Security Technical Implementation Guides to ensure technical compliance. Required skills include interpreting security controls, evaluating technical evidence, and performing continuous monitoring. The position addresses the critical business problem of protecting classified information systems by identifying technical weaknesses, managing plans of action and milestones, and ensuring secure configuration baselines across complex infrastructure environments.

What you'll do

  • Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls throughout the system lifecycle for classified information systems.
  • Apply the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework to manage security controls and authorization packages.
  • Develop and maintain system security documentation including System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones.
  • Perform vulnerability management by coordinating scans, analyzing results, and tracking remediation to closure.
  • Conduct recurring reviews to verify continued compliance with security policies, technical baselines, and customer requirements.
  • Execute continuous monitoring activities including configuration reviews, account audits, and security log analysis.
  • Coordinate with technical personnel to interpret security requirements and validate the successful remediation of deficiencies.
  • Support cybersecurity incident response by investigating, documenting, and reporting security violations and events.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of relevant experience, though additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Must currently hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a Special Compartmented Investigation (SCI) clearance.
  • Must possess an IAT II 8140/8570 certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent higher certification.
  • Must have hands-on experience applying the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework to information systems.
  • Must have experience supporting classified information systems and complying with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements.
  • Must have experience implementing, assessing, documenting, or monitoring NIST security controls.
  • Must have experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining information system authorization documentation.
  • Work authorization packages for classified information systems.

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