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Job Posting Title Insider Threat Program Information Assurance Lead
Job Posting Title Insider Threat Program Information Assurance Lead
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Leidos. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$148,850.00/yr - $269,075.00/yr Description
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an Information Assurance (IA) Lead supporting the HEITS Contract as part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Insider Threat Program (ITP). This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to serve as the senior technical lead overseeing security accreditation and management activities. The ITP mission is to identify insider threats to the department by utilizing advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation which in turn help address and eliminate potential threat actors from compromising the DHS mission in safeguarding the homeland.
The Selected Candidate Will Be Responsible For The Following
Provide support for security engineering, and the integration and deployment of security technology to support advanced external threat, insider threat, and cyber operations. The contractor shall resolve concerns or issues related to UAM components within 48 hours and the Government’s request should be acknowledged within 1 hour during normal business hours. Perform weekly, or as directed by the government, vulnerability scans in support of FISMA requirements. For all systems, coordinate with the respective system owner, system administrator or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to notify them that weekly scanning is to be performed and that the scan results are to be forwarded to the ITP for analysis. Support security assessments by working with the respective system owner, system administrator and/or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to define the scope, develop a test plan and rules of engagement document, obtain necessary government approval, analyze results, prepare a written report with the findings, impacts, and recommendations, and hold out briefings of findings Provide a quarterly status of the scan coverage and identify and report on issues with coverage to the government. Perform technical analysis of all scan results and prepare a written report of analysis for the Government monthly, as needed, or at the request of the Government. Conduct ITP directed vulnerability scans in support of operational matters (non-scheduled). Support ITP in the baseline compliance aspect of information systems and applications being accredited or reaccredited through the DHS’s certification and accreditation process. Oversee Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) in executing all security accreditation activities. Maintain all Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation for which they are the prime author for the duration of the contract. The contractor shall collaborate with the Government data center staff to include Government generated documentation in UAM system BOE. The Contractor shall update the documentation to correspond with product updates released in response to software updates and patches. The Contractor shall document all changes to the security posture of the system and provide those documents to the government for review and approval.
Basic Qualifications
Masters with (15)+ years of prior relevant experience Prior leadership responsibilities Excellent written and oral communication skills Experienced and adept at developing and maintaining technical documents, analyses, and reports Experienced with preparing and presenting briefings to senior customer management, and customer stakeholders Experience with the User Activity Monitoring products and platform Active Top Secret government security clearance; Ability to obtain DHS EOD SCI
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in IT Management, Engineering, or related field Proven experience (12+ years) in Information Assurance Management CISSP or Similar Certification Extensive experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Extensive experience with ICD-503 Extensive experience developing security accreditation packages and achieving Authorities to Operate (ATOs) Experience supporting security accreditation activities within the Intelligence Community
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”
Original Posting
August 1, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While 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
Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Job Posting Title Insider Threat Program Information Assurance Lead
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Leidos. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$148,850.00/yr - $269,075.00/yr Description
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an Information Assurance (IA) Lead supporting the HEITS Contract as part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Insider Threat Program (ITP). This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to serve as the senior technical lead overseeing security accreditation and management activities. The ITP mission is to identify insider threats to the department by utilizing advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation which in turn help address and eliminate potential threat actors from compromising the DHS mission in safeguarding the homeland.
The Selected Candidate Will Be Responsible For The Following
Provide support for security engineering, and the integration and deployment of security technology to support advanced external threat, insider threat, and cyber operations. The contractor shall resolve concerns or issues related to UAM components within 48 hours and the Government’s request should be acknowledged within 1 hour during normal business hours. Perform weekly, or as directed by the government, vulnerability scans in support of FISMA requirements. For all systems, coordinate with the respective system owner, system administrator or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to notify them that weekly scanning is to be performed and that the scan results are to be forwarded to the ITP for analysis. Support security assessments by working with the respective system owner, system administrator and/or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to define the scope, develop a test plan and rules of engagement document, obtain necessary government approval, analyze results, prepare a written report with the findings, impacts, and recommendations, and hold out briefings of findings Provide a quarterly status of the scan coverage and identify and report on issues with coverage to the government. Perform technical analysis of all scan results and prepare a written report of analysis for the Government monthly, as needed, or at the request of the Government. Conduct ITP directed vulnerability scans in support of operational matters (non-scheduled). Support ITP in the baseline compliance aspect of information systems and applications being accredited or reaccredited through the DHS’s certification and accreditation process. Oversee Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) in executing all security accreditation activities. Maintain all Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation for which they are the prime author for the duration of the contract. The contractor shall collaborate with the Government data center staff to include Government generated documentation in UAM system BOE. The Contractor shall update the documentation to correspond with product updates released in response to software updates and patches. The Contractor shall document all changes to the security posture of the system and provide those documents to the government for review and approval.
Basic Qualifications
Masters with (15)+ years of prior relevant experience Prior leadership responsibilities Excellent written and oral communication skills Experienced and adept at developing and maintaining technical documents, analyses, and reports Experienced with preparing and presenting briefings to senior customer management, and customer stakeholders Experience with the User Activity Monitoring products and platform Active Top Secret government security clearance; Ability to obtain DHS EOD SCI
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in IT Management, Engineering, or related field Proven experience (12+ years) in Information Assurance Management CISSP or Similar Certification Extensive experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Extensive experience with ICD-503 Extensive experience developing security accreditation packages and achieving Authorities to Operate (ATOs) Experience supporting security accreditation activities within the Intelligence Community
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”
Original Posting
August 1, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While 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
Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Leidos by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Title Specialist” roles.
Information Assurance/ Security Specialist
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Information Assurance Security Specialist
Information Assurance/Security Specialist (RPA/AI)
Remote IT Quality Assurance and Compliance, Analyst
Washington, DC $85,000.00-$95,000.00 1 hour ago Information Assurance/Security Specialist, Sr.
Cybersecurity Engineer/Analyst (Junior Level | 1-2 years exp.)- Fairfax County
District of Columbia, United States 1 week ago Washington, DC $110,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Information Assurance Security Specialist
Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist (Contingent II Position)
Quality Assurance/Field Assurance Specialist
Washington, DC $120.00-$125.00 1 month ago Information Security Analyst (SOC 2 Compliance)
Fairfax, VA $92,400.00-$115,000.00 3 weeks ago Mid-Level Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer
Bethesda, MD $90,000.00-$100,000.00 6 days ago Secure Software Assessor/Penetration Tester - Intermediate
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