Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Orange County Comptroller; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks Information System Security Officers (ISSO) to support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) at Beale AFB. This role involves the security accreditation of SAP systems and ensuring compliance with operational directives. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree, ISSO experience, and strong communication skills. A commitment to security education is essential.

Qualifications

• 4 years of ISSO experience required.
• Current TS/SCI clearance eligibility required.
• DOD 8140 IAT Level II certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day security accreditation of TS/SCI SAP systems.
• Monitor SAP systems, develop security plans and manage changes.
• Ensure personnel receive required security education and training.

Skills

Knowledge of NISTSP 800-53 Rev 4

Knowledge of CNSSI 1253

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Xacta IA Manager

Job description

Are you ready for a rewarding career opportunity?

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Are you looking for a career that will help you grow and thrive? Look no further than Leidos! Our training, teamwork, and challenging technical work will help you accelerate your career path like never before. We're seeking talented ISSOs for future openings to join our team at Beale AFB, CA. Let's see what we can achieve together - apply today!

Job Summary:

Applicants will support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) by providing TS/SCI Special Access Program (SAP) Information System Security Officer (ISSO) support to the 548 ISR GP located at Beale AFB CA.

Primary Responsibilities:

Applicants will be responsible for the day-to-day security accreditation and certification of TS/SCI SAP-specific systems. Applicants will monitor SAP systems and operating environments to include developing and updating security plans, managing, and controlling changes, and assessing the security impact of those changes in compliance with operational and security directives. Applicants will oversee SAP account authorization, creation, and management. They will ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know. They will develop and implement security education, training, and awareness programs and ensure all personnel are provided security awareness training before granting SAP access. Applicants will notify the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) of any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware that might adversely impact system accreditation and ensure proper measures are taken when an incident or vulnerability is discovered in compliance with governing directives. They will provide inputs to DCGS System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA), prepare all on-site information assurance documentation, populate the XACTA database with system accreditation actions/data, create Plans-of-Action and Milestones (POA&M) and recommend / implement Security Assessment Reports (SAR) corrective actions. The applicant will develop, collaborate and coordinate IA solutions with product developers and AF acquisition agents, security, Information Technology and operations personnel during day-to-day operations and during a variety of weekly / monthly forums. Applicants must be capable of working independently and collaboratively with AF DCGS stakeholders and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor’s of Science degree in a related filed and 6 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s Degree and 10 years of relevant operational experience. Minimum of 4 years of ISSO experience is required.
• Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance eligibility on date of employment.
• Must possess knowledge and experience using NISTSP 800-53 Rev 4 and CNSSI 1253
• Must possess current DOD 8140 IAT Level II certifications on date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SAP access
• IAM II certification
• Extensive working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorizations (A&A), Xacta IA Manager workflow platforms is highly desired.

Original Posting:
May 23, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.