ISSO Information Systems Security Officer Lead

Leidos; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an ISSO Lead to oversee vulnerability management at Joint Base Andrews. This full-time on-site role involves coordinating security changes, managing assessments, and ensuring compliance with NIST standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in risk assessments and security infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years or Master's with 10+ years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring and maintenance of ACAS for CORA compliance.
• Ensure timely delivery of vulnerability analysis.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

eMASS

Nessus

Powershell

Python

Job description

Leidos Digital Modernization Sector offers a career opportunity for an ISSO Lead supporting the Air Force National Capital Region IT Services program.

The AFNCR IT Services program supports information systems for various Air Force entities, including HAF, AFDW, OSD, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and others within the AFNCR, covering locations such as the Pentagon, JBA, JBAB, and other sites. Key support areas include IT Operations and Maintenance, Plans, Projects, and Engineering (PP&E), and the National Military Command Center (NMCC). The environment is fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding, supporting critical national defense missions.

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Digital Modernization delivers enterprise IT, digital modernization, and cyber capabilities to meet the operational and mission objectives of the Air Force, Space Force, and Defense Agencies.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is the Vulnerability Management Team lead for ISSO staff managing ACAS Analysis and remediation. It is a full-time on-site position at Joint Base Andrews, MD, overseeing work across the Pentagon, JBA, and JBAB.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead monitoring and maintenance of ACAS (Tenable Nessus/Security Center/Nessus Manager) for CORA compliance.
2. Ensure timely weekly vulnerability analysis delivery.
3. Coordinate with DAOs, System Owners, SAs, and ISSM on security changes to PMOs.
4. Maintain POAM via ELICSAR.
5. Analyze security impact of network environment changes and ATOs.
6. Provide RMF expertise to the team and government clients.
7. Maintain eMASS posture.
8. Assess control status for multiple ATOs based on NIST SP 800-53 and related policies.
9. Create SARs, maintain eMASS POAMs, and compile ATO packages.
10. Ensure timely completion of assessment and authorization packages, aligned with customer requirements.
11. Report to the program manager and communicate top-down information to the team.
12. Deliver high-quality, accurate contract deliverables on time.
13. Monitor and report daily and weekly activities of the ISSO team.
14. Evaluate configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware.
15. Review STIGs and ACAS scans for systems undergoing changes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 10+ years; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience with eMASS.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• DoD 8140 ISSM role certification (e.g., Security+).
• Expertise in NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and DoD policies such as 8510.01.
• Experience with risk and vulnerability assessments, change management, and POAM management.
• Proficiency in RMF and authorization processes.
• Security infrastructure design and policy implementation experience.
• Project management and technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with STIGViewer, DISA STIGs, Nessus/ACAS, Powershell, and Python.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• DoD 8140 ISSM certified (e.g., CISSP).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting AFNCR, DoD, DISA, or similar programs at the Pentagon.
• Excellent project, technical, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

Original Posting: May 15, 2025.

Pay Range: $126,100.00 - $227,950.00. Compensation depends on various factors including responsibilities, experience, skills, and market considerations.