Senior Information Systems Security Officer ISSO

Leidos

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5943 Undisclosed Md Customer Site 20701 Posted 12 days ago $131,300–$237,350 / year
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Leidos seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for its Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role involves enhancing security posture through robust measures and compliance frameworks, overseeing daily operations, conducting risk assessments, managing configuration integrity, developing documentation such as SSPs and C&A packages, ensuring RMF adherence, and providing technical expertise to strengthen the security posture of large-scale collection systems. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of relevant experience, including 7+ years in ISSO roles for IC or DoD programs, with certifications like CASP, CISSP, and DoD 8570 compliance at IAM Level II or IAT Level III, and an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The position requires expertise in security policies, operations, and continuous improvement to address complex national security challenges.

Skills

NISCAP RMF DoD Risk Management Framework CI/CD System Security Plans (SSP) Risk Assessment Reports Configuration Management (CM) Vulnerability Assessments Risk Assessments Information Assurance (IA) Cybersecurity Standards and Policies DoD 8570 IAM Level II IAT Level III CASP CISSP TS/SCI Clearance Polygraph

What you'll do

  • Enhancing security posture by enforcing policies and standards for information systems.
  • Overseeing daily security operations and conducting vulnerability assessments.
  • Managing configuration management to ensure compliance with security controls.
  • Developing and maintaining critical security documentation such as SSPs and C&A packages.
  • Ensuring compliance with NISCAP and DoD RMF in security authorization activities.
  • Providing technical expertise to support the implementation of security measures.
  • Driving continuous improvement by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field plus 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • 7+ years of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • DoD 8570 compliance at IAM Level II or IAT Level III (CASP, CISSP).
  • Experience managing security operations and developing security documentation.
  • Expertise in configuration management for security software and hardware.

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About Leidos

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