Information Systems Security Manager

Leidos

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Arlington, Virginia Posted 47 days ago $107,900–$195,050 / year
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The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) at Leidos in Arlington, VA, is a senior-level role responsible for identifying and mitigating risks to DISA and DoD systems. This ISSM will work closely with the team to develop risk mitigation strategies, implement security policies, and ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, and other cybersecurity standards. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating A&A activities, conducting cyber situational awareness, assessing vulnerabilities, and developing training programs. The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI clearance and DoDI 8570 IAM Level III certification, with expertise in NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI 1253, FIPS 199, and RMF processes. Knowledge of cloud environments and tools like ACAS and Splunk is preferred, along with strong communication skills to brief senior leadership on cybersecurity strategies.

Skills

RMF NIST DISA DoD STIGs JSIG eMASS DRAM ACAS Splunk CI/CD Terraform AWS Kubernetes Python PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Ansible Docker

What you'll do

  • Conduct cyber situational awareness activities and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Assess system vulnerabilities and implement risk mitigation strategies to validate secure systems.
  • Ensure compliance of IT systems with RMF, STIGs, and JSIG Rev 4 standards.
  • Develop and implement training programs for users on cybersecurity policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate development of Systems Security Contingency Plans and Disaster Recovery Procedures.
  • Recommend changes to IT systems in accordance with DoD directives.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings on cybersecurity strategies and findings for senior leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility
  • DoDI 8570 IAM Level III or IAT Level III certification
  • 8-12 years of experience in information security and risk management
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI 1253, FIPS 199, and NIST SP 800-53
  • Experience with DOD eMASS and RMF accreditation processes
  • Expertise in creating metrics and POA&M tracking
  • Strong communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $151k
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$196,262 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

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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 214 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 204 roles with salary data.

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