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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.
The ISSO supports a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD, focusing on maintaining and reviewing Authority to Operate documentation throughout the system lifecycle. The role involves managing Risk Management Framework System Security Packages within the XACTA system, validating administrator permissions, and ensuring systems operate as intended across multiple enclaves. Key responsibilities include developing Plan of Action and Milestones to track vulnerabilities, coordinating with engineering teams for remediation, and updating configuration records in tools like ServiceNow or other CMDB platforms. The position requires expertise in security accreditation frameworks including NIST, RMF, Common Criteria, and Intelligence Community Directives. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of information security technical principles to mitigate risks and maintain compliance with DoD, DISA, and industry standards while ensuring the continuous security posture of enterprise services within a complex government environment.
NIST RMF
Information Assurance
Cybersecurity
Configuration Management
Risk Assessment
ServiceNow
Encryption
Security Operations
System Accreditation
DoD 8570
IAM
Firewalls
Hardware/Software Security
Communication Protocols
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 Risk Management Framework
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
AI
Zero Trust
Cybersecurity
Information Assurance
Patch Management
Systems Engineering
FISMA
Configuration Management
Cloud Security