Sr. Information System Security Professionals (ISSO)
Leidos, Bowie, MD, United States
Description
Leidos Defense is seeking a Sr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO/ISSE) to join our team at our Bowie, MD office. The candidate will be part of a cyber and IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of an expanding wide area network supporting a multi-site secure network. Work includes supporting IT system administration tasks from installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux workstations to servers’ equipment, and providing updates to the ISSM for strategic planning purposes. Travel to regional sites may be required.
Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinate with ISSM for security relevant changes.
Conduct analysis of the Security Impact Analysis of changes to the Linux environments / ATO.
Evaluate configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
Perform and review technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with information assurance (IA) standards and regulations.
Validate and verify system security requirements, establish system security designs, and integrate system security capabilities for various environments.
Build cybersecurity into systems deployed to operational environments, ensuring uniform application of security policies and enterprise solutions.
Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle, contributing to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
Apply system security administration expertise in areas such as system security design, life cycle, risk management, and security testing using industry security engineering methodologies.
Support security authorization activities in accordance with Government regulations, DOD and NIST RMF standards, and customer-specific information security policies and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may require additional related information security experience.
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Linux experience (RHCSA certification)
Experience conducting security and risk assessments using security frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, Common Criteria)
Mitigate risk via security controls, testing and evaluation to certify and accredit commercial security products, ensuring privacy of data throughout its life cycle
Vulnerability management
Business continuity and disaster recovery
Additional Notes:
Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. For U.S. positions, posting is subject to change based on business needs and may remain open for a period determined by Leidos.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos has global employees and a history of strong performance. For more information, visit leidos.com.
Securing Your Data
Please be aware of phishing and scams. Leidos will not ask for payment-related information during the application process and will only communicate via Leidos-approved channels. If you encounter suspicious communications, contact LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Leidos Defense is seeking a Sr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO/ISSE) to join our team at our Bowie, MD office. The candidate will be part of a cyber and IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of an expanding wide area network supporting a multi-site secure network. Work includes supporting IT system administration tasks from installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux workstations to servers’ equipment, and providing updates to the ISSM for strategic planning purposes. Travel to regional sites may be required.
Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinate with ISSM for security relevant changes.
Conduct analysis of the Security Impact Analysis of changes to the Linux environments / ATO.
Evaluate configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
Perform and review technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with information assurance (IA) standards and regulations.
Validate and verify system security requirements, establish system security designs, and integrate system security capabilities for various environments.
Build cybersecurity into systems deployed to operational environments, ensuring uniform application of security policies and enterprise solutions.
Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle, contributing to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
Apply system security administration expertise in areas such as system security design, life cycle, risk management, and security testing using industry security engineering methodologies.
Support security authorization activities in accordance with Government regulations, DOD and NIST RMF standards, and customer-specific information security policies and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may require additional related information security experience.
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Linux experience (RHCSA certification)
Experience conducting security and risk assessments using security frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, Common Criteria)
Mitigate risk via security controls, testing and evaluation to certify and accredit commercial security products, ensuring privacy of data throughout its life cycle
Vulnerability management
Business continuity and disaster recovery
Additional Notes:
Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. For U.S. positions, posting is subject to change based on business needs and may remain open for a period determined by Leidos.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos has global employees and a history of strong performance. For more information, visit leidos.com.
Securing Your Data
Please be aware of phishing and scams. Leidos will not ask for payment-related information during the application process and will only communicate via Leidos-approved channels. If you encounter suspicious communications, contact LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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