Leidos
Principal Information Systems Security Officer - 15k Sign on Bonus
Leidos, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Overview
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a
Principal Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
in our
National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our team works at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. This position is eligible for a
15k sign on bonus . The role supports a multi-year, high-impact program on a customer site in Annapolis Junction, MD, focusing on the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of large-scale collection systems.
At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including 4+ weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.
Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Original Posting:
June 4, 2025
Responsibilities
Enhancing security posture
by supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Overseeing security operations
for information systems, managing daily security aspects, evaluating security solutions for classified processing, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation.
Managing configuration and system integrity
by administering configuration management (CM) for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system changes.
Developing and maintaining security documentation , including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
Ensuring compliance
with security authorization activities following the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD RMF.
Providing technical expertise
in security policies and operations, supporting the implementation and maintenance of security measures, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture.
Driving continuous improvement
by assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience.
Qualifications
Education :
Masters Degree
in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus
15+ years
of relevant experience;
Bachelors Degree
in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus
17+ years
of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree,
19+ years
of experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Industry Expertise : Minimum of
7+
years of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience with customer Info Security tool suite.
Certifications & Compliance : DoD 8570 compliance with
IAM Level II or IAT Level III
(CASP, CISSP, or Associate).
Clearance : Must hold an active
TS/SCI with Polygraph .
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Principal Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
in our
National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our team works at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. This position is eligible for a
15k sign on bonus . The role supports a multi-year, high-impact program on a customer site in Annapolis Junction, MD, focusing on the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of large-scale collection systems.
At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including 4+ weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.
Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Original Posting:
June 4, 2025
Responsibilities
Enhancing security posture
by supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Overseeing security operations
for information systems, managing daily security aspects, evaluating security solutions for classified processing, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation.
Managing configuration and system integrity
by administering configuration management (CM) for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system changes.
Developing and maintaining security documentation , including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
Ensuring compliance
with security authorization activities following the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD RMF.
Providing technical expertise
in security policies and operations, supporting the implementation and maintenance of security measures, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture.
Driving continuous improvement
by assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience.
Qualifications
Education :
Masters Degree
in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus
15+ years
of relevant experience;
Bachelors Degree
in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus
17+ years
of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree,
19+ years
of experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Industry Expertise : Minimum of
7+
years of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience with customer Info Security tool suite.
Certifications & Compliance : DoD 8570 compliance with
IAM Level II or IAT Level III
(CASP, CISSP, or Associate).
Clearance : Must hold an active
TS/SCI with Polygraph .
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