Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Via Logic LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase

Technical upskilling

Education support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos seeks a driven Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support information assurance initiatives across classified environments and assist with security operations, RMF processes, and risk assessments to safeguard systems in the Intelligence Sectors, Cyber & Analytics Business Area.

The role includes authoring SSPs, maintaining SCTMs and A&A packages, and collaborating with engineering to embed security best practices from the ground up to strengthen overall system integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IA with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Or Master’s in CS/Cybersecurity/IA with 0+ years experience.
• Or High School Diploma with 6+ years direct experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security configurations for classified processing environments.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and risk assessments.
• Evaluate new security solutions to strengthen the system architecture.
• Guide systems through RMF ATO lifecycle and author SSPs and RA reports.
• Maintain SCTMs and A&A packages.
• Administer Configuration Management for software, hardware, and firmware.
• Audit security controls to ensure baseline integrity across enclaves.
• Analyze security impact of proposed changes.
• Provide technical guidance on security policies to stakeholders.
• Proactively hunt for weaknesses and deploy resilient solutions.
• Partner with engineering to embed security best practices from the start.

Skills

RMF (Risk Management Framework)

IA / CNO familiarity

Vulnerability Scans

Security Policy Guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IA

Master's Degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IA

High School Diploma / Equivalent + 6+ years experience

Tools

Nessus

Splunk

ServiceNow

XACTA

eMASS

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in our Intelligence Sectors, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a driven Cybersecurity Professional to support Information Assurance (IA) initiatives and maintain system security integrity. You will actively assist with security operations, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to continuous compliance using the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to safeguard classified information systems.

Responsibilities include:

Security Operations & Risk Management

• Oversee daily security configurations for classified processing environments.
• Conduct rigorous vulnerability scans and comprehensive risk assessments.
• Evaluate new security solutions to strengthen the overall system architecture.

Compliance & Documentation

• Guide systems through the full RMF Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle.
• Author System Security Plans (SSPs) and Risk Assessment Reports.
• Maintain precise Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs) and A&A packages.

Configuration & Integrity Control

• Administer strict Configuration Management (CM) for software, hardware, and firmware.
• Audit security controls to confirm baseline integrity across enclaves.
• Analyze the security impact of proposed technical system changes.
• Collaboration & Improvement
• Provide technical guidance on complex security policies to stakeholder groups.
• Proactively hunt for weaknesses and deploy strategic solutions to raise resilience.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed security best practices early.

Basic Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IA, or related) + 2+ years of relevant experience. OR Master’s Degree (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IA, or related) + 0+ years of experience. or High School Diploma / Equivalent + 6+ years of direct experience (considered case-by-case).

Required Certifications:

DoD 8140 Compliant at IAM Level I/II or IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP or SecurityX, Security+).

Core Competencies

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Strong organizational and goal-oriented focus.

Critical-thinking, collaborative, team-first mindset.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Desired Qualifications

Familiarization with Information Assurance software tools (e.g., Nessus, Splunk, ServiceNow, XACTA, eMASS).

Direct or indirect exposure to the specific customer domain and operating environment.

Prior technical background in System Administration, Network Engineering, or Systems Engineering.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 31, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.