Senior ISSO – National Security Cyber Leadership

Leidos Inc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos invites a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join the National Security Sector's CABA team at Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on securing large software programs, coordinating security policies, and guiding incident response and risk mitigation across enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate will bring DoD 8570 IAT IAM compliance, TS/SCI with polygraph, and extensive ISSO experience, with a track record in security policy development and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; at least 12 years of relevant experience or more with substitution for degree.
• TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• 10+ years ISSO experience; experience in isolated, connected and standalone environments.
• 5+ years IAVA management experience.
• 5+ years SSPs and security documentation experience.
• Knowledge of security tools, encryption techniques and related protocols.
• Experience evaluating software/system security and enforcing security policies.

Responsibilities

• Support implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Evaluate security solutions to meet requirements for processing multiple information types.
• Manage IAVA processes and remediation activities across designated sites.
• Maintain CM for information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Develop and update system security plans and IA documentation.
• Provide support to ISSM to maintain appropriate IA posture.
• Develop and maintain Certification & Accreditation documentation.

Skills

IAVA management

SSP documentation

security policy enforcement

security tools

encryption techniques/tools

ISSO experience

DoD 8570 awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Security tools

Configuration Management

Job description

Leidos invites a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join the National Security Sector's CABA team at Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on securing large software programs, coordinating security policies, and guiding incident response and risk mitigation across enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate will bring DoD 8570 IAT IAM compliance, TS/SCI with polygraph, and extensive ISSO experience, with a track record in security policy development and accreditation efforts.