Senior Information System Security Officer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior Information System Security Officer

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Senior Information System Security Officer(ISSO) serves within the Cyber & Analytics Business Area to support a large software development program involving maintenance, systems integration, and network engineering. The role involves implementing security policies, managing configuration for hardware and firmware, and performing vulnerability remediation. You will manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), conduct system scans, and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation. Key responsibilities include evaluating security solutions to protect critical data sets and maintaining the operational posture of information systems across isolated, connected, and standalone environments. Required expertise includes communication protocols, encryption techniques, and tools for managing System Security Plans. The position requires a candidate skilled in identifying threats and enforcing security standards within complex information processing systems. Essential qualifications include extensive experience with security-relevant software, hardware, and infrastructure components to ensure compliance with established security requirements.

Skills

Information Assurance Configuration Management IAVA Management Network Engineering Encryption System Security Plans Firewalls Vulnerability Remediation DoD 8570

What you'll do

Implement and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing multiple types of information.
Manage configuration for security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware across the network.
Analyze threats and implement best practices for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation.
Maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and other networking infrastructure.
Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation and System Security Plans (SSPs).
Manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) including scanning, patching, and remediation.
Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for the information system.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
At least 12 years of relevant experience.
At least 10 years of experience as an ISSO maintaining secure information system operations.
At least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
At least 5 years of experience using tools for the preparation and management of SSPs and other security documentation.
Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs (preferred).
DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher (preferred); DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher (preferred).

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