Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted: 37 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 Systems Security Officer

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Senior Information Systems Security Officer ISSO The Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 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 daily security operations, 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 (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). The position requires expertise in information assurance initiatives to support large-scale collection systems. Required skills include proficiency with customer information security tool suites and knowledge of security policy implementation for mission-critical infrastructure.

Skills

RMF NISCAP Information Assurance Configuration Management Risk Assessment Security Engineering System Security Plans DoD 8570 CISSP IAM Level II IAT Level III Security Operations Cryptographic Key Management

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related field.
Relevant experience (or if no degree is held).
At least 7 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).
Proficiency in RMF, NISCAP, and developing security documentation like SSPs and Risk Assessment Reports.

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