Leidos seeks a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join its National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role involves working on a large software development program, where the ISSO will collaborate with security professionals to develop and implement strategies for threat detection and mitigation, protect critical data sets, and assess system vulnerabilities. Daily tasks include enforcing information systems security policies, evaluating security solutions, maintaining operational security posture, and supporting the Information System Security Manager. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience as an ISSO, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and proficiency in tools for IAVA management and documentation maintenance. Strong knowledge of security tools, hardware/software implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques is essential.
Skills
IAVA
SSP
TS/SCI
Polygraph
CI/CD
DoD 8570
IAT
IAM
Encryption
Communication Protocols
Hardware Security
Software Security
Security Evaluations
Information Systems Security Policies
Day-to-Day Security Operations
What you'll do
Develop and implement strategies to detect and mitigate threats to information systems.
Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with security requirements for processing information.
Maintain operational security posture for information systems and manage IAVA responses.
Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation in accordance with policies.
Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System.
Provide support to ISSM for maintaining appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave.
Analyze threats and develop best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and remediation.
What we're looking for
TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required.
At least 10 years of experience as an ISSO in various environments.
Proficient in using tools for IAVA management and SSP documentation.
Strong knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques.
Experience completing security evaluations to ensure systems meet security requirements.
Demonstrated ability to propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies on large programs.
Extensive experience in day-to-day security operations for complex information systems.
Market check
Salary context
This
$131,300–$237,350
range sits above
70%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$114,890–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,700–$187,321
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
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Listed pay typically runs
$107,900–$195,050
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5943 Undisclosed Md Customer Site 20701, US58 days ago
$131,300–$237,350
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