Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a talented Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex this role you will be responsible for supporting our Classified Information System Cybersecurity/Information Assurance Program. You will report to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all aspects of classified information system security compliance. Your work will be conducted on site at Robins AFB GA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assessing and monitoring system compliance auditing security plan development and delivering information systems security education and awareness.
• Investigating information system security violations and help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Conducting technical and administrative assessments.
• Analyzing systems security risks analyzing findings and recommending corrective actions to enhance security.
• Integrating new cybersecurity processes procedures and tools.
• Support the creation review and update of cybersecurity documentation and other technical writing.
• The ISSOs primary duties will consist of managing the day-to-day compliance of our classified information systems.
• Auditing information systems to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures while reporting any discrepancies to the ISSM ISO.
• Assisting in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process by developing and maintaining artifacts for the Body of Evidence (BoE).
• Reviewing and approving (within authority) Configuration Management (CM) requests of all associated hardware software and security relevant functions are maintained and documented as part of CAB / CCB approval process.
• Assisting with sanitization and release of hardware in accordance with security policies or Authorizing Official (AO) guidance.
• Testing/evaluation and application of required technical security controls and periodic inspections of information systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 4 years of experience or a Masters Degree with 2 years of experience. Additional equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizen with at least a Secret clearance.
• Must hold current Security or higher certification to be considered; must be able to maintain.
• Cybersecurity systems security or hardening Information Technology.
• Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Experience working with and/or supporting computer technologies (such as; databases operating systems computer network hardware software programs hardware troubleshooting or electronics).
• Physical security project or program management office management senior administration or account management.
• Experience with security configurations across multiple operating systems in various environments to include Windows Linux UNIX utilizing Active Directory/Group Policy Centrify etc. is required.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent documentation skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience in performing IT work with Windows or Linux systems is preferred.
• Experience within the IC community
• Experience working in DoD classified operating environments is preferred.
• Experience with various information system security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation. These may include ACAS SolarWinds Tenable SCAP.
• Familiarity with implementation of Government directives and policies derived from NIST STIG DoD or other Government Regulatory compliance standards within a professional industry.
• Experience in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes as defined within the Risk Managed Framework (RMF).
• Experience providing technical security consultation for complex cross-domain diverse classified networked environments in collaboration with internal/external Customers Information Technology (IT).
• Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation containment and eradication.

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 agreement (if any) or other law.