(ISSO) Information Systems Security Officer

Leidos; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Air Force DCGS mission at Langley AFB, VA. The role focuses on TS/SCI SAP systems, accreditation activities, and continuous security monitoring within a collaborative defense environment.

The ISSO will ensure proper access, maintain security documentation, and coordinate with product developers and AF teams to implement IA solutions in daily operations and security forums.

Qualifications

• Basic/Required Qualifications mentioned in description.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily security accreditation and certification activities for TS/SCI SAP systems.
• Monitor SAP systems and environments; update security plans; evaluate security impact of changes.
• Oversee SAP account authorization, creation, and management.
• Ensure personnel possess required clearances and need-to-know.
• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs; ensure required training prior to SAP access.
• Report changes to ISSM; address vulnerabilities or incidents as directed.
• Prepare on-site information assurance documentation and maintain XACTA data.
• Create POA&Ms and recommend corrective actions from SARs.
• Collaborate with AF DCGS stakeholders to develop IA solutions.
• Work independently and with stakeholders; strong oral and written communication.

Job description

Description

Grow your career with Leidos! Through hands-on training, strong teamwork, and exposure to advanced technical challenges, we’ll help you accelerate your professional path.

The Leidos Defense Group is seeking qualified candidates for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) position at Langley AFB. This role supports a major Military Intelligence Program aligned with the USAF Air Combat Command (ACC) ISR mission.

In this role, you will provide TS/SCI Special Access Program (SAP) ISSO support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) and the 480th ISR Wing at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, VA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily security accreditation and certification activities for TS/SCI SAP systems.
• Monitor SAP systems and environments, update security plans, manage system changes, and evaluate the security impact of modifications in accordance with operational and security directives.
• Oversee SAP account authorization, creation, and management.
• Ensure all personnel possess the required clearances, authorizations, and need-to-know.
• Develop and deliver security education, training, and awareness programs; ensure personnel complete required training prior to receiving SAP access.
• Report hardware, software, or firmware changes to the ISSM and ensure proper actions are taken when vulnerabilities or incidents arise, following all governing directives.
• Provide inputs to the DCGS System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA).
• Prepare all on-site information assurance documentation.
• Maintain system accreditation data within the XACTA database.
• Create POA&Ms, and recommend or implement corrective actions identified in Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Collaborate with product developers, AF acquisition teams, security, IT, and operations personnel to develop and coordinate IA solutions during daily operations and regular working group forums.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with AF DCGS stakeholders; strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Basic/Required Qualifications