Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

About the role

Leidos' Cyber & Analytics Business Area, Key Management & Analytics Division, is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support critical national-security missions. The role protects the systems and information customers depend on, covering information assurance, security operations, system accreditation, configuration management and the security posture of mission-critical systems. It is a full-time, on-site position in a secure mission environment; remote work is not available.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards and methodologies
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies, and help develop system security policies
• Support the ISSM in maintaining the operational Information Assurance posture for systems, programs and enclaves
• Evaluate security solutions for classified information processing, and perform vulnerability and risk assessments for certification and accreditation
• Maintain security documentation such as SSPs, risk assessment reports, C&A packages, SRTMs and other IA documents, and obtain C&A for systems under your control
• Support security authorization under NIST RMF and manage system changes with security impact evaluation and configuration management
• Maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, switches and other components, and administer user identification and authentication
• Support customer transition to ServiceNow and act as Approval Authority for Information Systems as required

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 4 years of direct ISSO experience in lieu of a degree
• 10 years of ISSO experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity
• Experience in at least two of: current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, encryption techniques and tools, and DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher
• Demonstrated experience with security policies, standards, documentation and day-to-day security operations
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Ability to work full-time on site in a secure environment

What we offer

• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Technical upskilling, professional development and education and training support
• Paid parental leave and additional health and wellness benefits