Information Systems Security Officer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $107,900–$195,050 / yr
Posted: 101 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $151k

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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 Systems Security Officer

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Information Systems Security Officer The Information Systems Security Officer joins the Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area team to secure and maintain information system integrity through robust security measures and compliance frameworks. This role involves overseeing security operations for information systems, managing daily security aspects, evaluating solutions for classified processing, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation. The individual will manage configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware while developing critical documentation such as System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and Certification & Accreditation packages. Key responsibilities include enforcing security policies and ensuring compliance with the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process and the DoD Risk Management Framework. The role requires expertise in information assurance initiatives to support large-scale collection systems. Required skills include experience with customer information security tool suites and knowledge of security policy implementation.

Skills

RMF NISCAP Information Assurance Configuration Management Risk Assessment System Security Plans DoD 8570 CISSP IAM IAT

What you'll do

Enforce security policies, standards, and methodologies to enhance the organization's information assurance initiatives.
Manage daily security operations and evaluate security solutions for classified processing systems.
Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments to support system accreditation.
Administer configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware to ensure compliance with security controls.
Develop and maintain critical documentation including System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and Certification & Accreditation packages.
Ensure compliance with security authorization activities following the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Identify system vulnerabilities and implement proactive solutions to improve overall system resilience.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related field.
7 years of experience is required if the candidate does not have a relevant degree.
At least 4 years of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts.
Experience with customer information security tool suites.
Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Must meet DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III (CASP, CISSP, or Associate).

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