ISSO: Information Security & RMF Compliance Lead

Leidos Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible scheduling

401K with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Leidos in Columbia, MD is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Intelligence Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role focuses on maintaining security controls, monitoring compliance, and ensuring systems meet security policies and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with DoD 8570 IAM certifications and TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is highly desired; in lieu, case-by-case consideration with additional experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant information system security experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding of RMF, NIST, CNSS cyber security requirements and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Information System Security Manager with information assurance efforts across environments.
• Support continuous monitoring activities including vulnerability management and remediation verification.
• Maintain and update security authorization documentation (SSPs, security control narratives, diagrams, CM plans, IRPs, CPs, risk assessments, SSA/C&A packages, and SRTMs).
• Collaborate with System Owner, System Administrators, ISSE, and stakeholders to address security concerns and maintain compliance.
• Perform security compliance and vulnerability assessment using Nessus, Splunk, and SCAP tools to identify vulnerabilities and track remediation.
• Support incident response and reporting; participate in investigations, containment actions, and post-incident lessons learned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree desired

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nessus

Splunk

SCAP

eMass

Job description

Leidos in Columbia, MD is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Intelligence Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role focuses on maintaining security controls, monitoring compliance, and ensuring systems meet security policies and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with DoD 8570 IAM certifications and TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance preferred.