Program Information System Security Manager

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Below market

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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 · Program Information System Security Manager

The Program Information System Security Manager joins the Information Assurance team within the Corporate Information Security Office. This role involves leading a team of Information System Security Officers to provide cybersecurity compliance and classified authorization support for programs operating on DCSA-authorized networks. Key responsibilities include managing personnel, providing technical oversight for security assessments, and owning the authorization, continuous monitoring, and inspection readiness of assigned systems. You will lead Authorization to Operate efforts, manage risk acceptance, and oversee vulnerability scanning and STIG compliance. Required skills include proficiency with the Risk Management Framework, NISPOM, and the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide. You will utilize tools such as eMASS, Splunk, Trellix, and Tenable/ACAS to solve complex technical security challenges and ensure operational effectiveness across diverse defense systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage and mentor a team of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) including performance reviews and professional development.
  • Lead Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts by maintaining System Security Plans, POA&Ms, and Body of Evidence artifacts in eMASS.
  • Provide technical oversight and quality review of ISSO assessments, authorization artifacts, and configuration management reviews.
  • Serve as the primary Information Assurance point of contact to provide cybersecurity guidance on system design and risk decisions.
  • Oversee continuous monitoring activities including vulnerability scanning, STIG/SCAP compliance, audit log reviews, and security event analysis.
  • Direct preparation for DCSA cyber operational readiness assessments, security vulnerability assessments, and other government inspections.
  • Investigate security incidents and violations to ensure required reporting and corrective actions are completed.
  • Develop and deliver information system security training and awareness for users, privileged users, and ISSOs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Industry certification required by DoD 8140 policy aligned to the DCWF Information Systems Security Manager work role.
  • Working knowledge of RMF, System Security Plans, and DCSA/customer-authorized classified systems.
  • Working knowledge of NISPOM and the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG).
  • Proficiency with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
  • Experience with vulnerability management, compliance, and security monitoring tools.
  • High level of proficiency with the DCSA instance of eMASS (preferred).

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