ISSO Specialist (TS/SCI w/ Poly) - Security & Compliance

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI with Polygraph cleared Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our information assurance and cybersecurity mission. The ISSO will ensure security controls for critical information systems, provide consulting on IA initiatives, and support ongoing authorization programs across lifecycle.

The role requires strong vulnerability assessment, incident response coordination, and remediation management, with experience in high-visibility security projects and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• BA/BS degree or higher; 8+ years experience, or Master's with 5+ years, with 4 years in security/ISSO.
• CISSP may substitute additional experience and certifications in lieu of degree.
• Security+ strongly desired; GIAC/GSEC certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Consult agencies on Requests for Service for IA initiatives and deployment.
• Perform continuous monitoring to enforce security policy and provide visibility to system owners.
• Monitor configuration management changes and assess impact of modifications and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure system security requirements are addressed throughout the project and lifecycle.
• Develop and close POA&Ms with the designated security contact and remediation efforts.
• Audit and monitor incident response communications and other security processes.
• Manage multiple high-visibility security projects and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Perform vulnerability scans and interpret results.

Skills

Security+

GSEC

GIAC InfoSec Fundamentals

CISSP

Education

BA/BS degree

Master's degree

Tools

Nessus

Vulnerability tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI with Polygraph cleared Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our information assurance and cybersecurity mission. The ISSO will ensure security controls for critical information systems, provide consulting on IA initiatives, and support ongoing authorization programs across lifecycle.

The role requires strong vulnerability assessment, incident response coordination, and remediation management, with experience in high-visibility security projects and