Information Systems Security Officer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Similar $169k
This role $151k
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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $141,825–$195,750 — 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 245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 235 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Information Systems Security Officer

Leidos seeks an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for its Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area in Annapolis Junction, MD. This senior-level role involves enhancing security posture through robust measures and compliance frameworks, overseeing daily operations, conducting vulnerability assessments, managing configuration integrity, developing documentation such as SSPs and C&A packages, ensuring RMF adherence, and providing technical expertise to strengthen the security environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 7 years of experience, including 4+ years as an ISSO for IC or DoD programs, with certifications like IAM Level II or IAT III, and must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. This role supports the development and sustainment of large-scale collection systems in a mission-critical setting.

What you'll do

  • - Enhancing security posture by enforcing policies and standards for information systems.
  • - Overseeing daily security operations, evaluating solutions, and conducting risk assessments.
  • - Managing configuration management to ensure compliance with security controls.
  • - Developing and maintaining critical security documentation such as SSPs and C&A packages.
  • - Ensuring compliance with NISCAP and DoD RMF in security authorization activities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field plus 7 years of experience.
  • 4+ years of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts.
  • Experience with customer Info Security tool suite.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III certification.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Oversee security operations, manage configuration integrity, and develop security documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with NISCAP and RMF for accreditation activities.

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