Information System Security Officer

DescriptionThe Leidos Intelligence Group has a career opportunity in Columbia, MD for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). We are looking for a versatile, enthusiastic individual to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments who has exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.Primary ResponsibilitiesProvides support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, organization, and enclave.Self-starter, capable of working independently with little or no supervision.Conduct ISSO responsibilities including the approval of change requests, review of audit logs, review of system accounts, and analysis of vulnerability scans.Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.Assists with the preparation and review of documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages.Thorough understanding of the RMF process (Risk Management Framework).Coordinates with System Administrators and others to remediate all vulnerabilities and report results. Tracks open vulnerabilities and obtains and documents approvals while managing POA&M status.Other duties as assigned.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in information security, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline, or 8-12 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.Possess a current DoD 8570.01 compliant certification for IAM Level I or higher.Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) cybersecurity requirements and guidance, and cybersecurity-related risk management techniques.Experience preparing and maintaining SSP or security-related documentation.Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance.Must be able to work well within a small team environment and adapt quickly to change.Past or current ISSM/ISSO, System Administrator, or Security experience as a CSSO with experience working with DoD & DCSA.Possess good social skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.Preferred QualificationsMust have an Active Current Top Secret clearance with SCI w/poly to be considered for this role.Experience conducting security audits of information systems.Cyber and/or IT certification such as Security + CE.Vulnerability assessment and analysis experience utilizing SCAP, NESSUS, and DISA STIGs.Experience with DoD implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and governing directives (NIST, CNSS, DSS, etc.).Must have excellent interpersonal skills.Original Posting Date:

2024-09-26While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:

$101,400.00 - $183,300.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), or other law.

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