Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Leidos is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

The ISSO will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of our information systems.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement security procedures and practices in support of customer goals and current DoD regulations.
• Develop and update Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation for management and continuous monitoring of information systems.
• Validate security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), customer policies & regulations, and ensure local policies are followed.
• Initiate authorization or re-authorization efforts for new or expiring systems.
• Serve as the System ISSO for various Joint Service Provider (JSP) systems.
• Take corrective action to resolve problems identified and ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform security audits and develop processes for managing, reviewing, and retaining security audit data.
• Author and review IS security-related documentation and submit to Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Provide critical thinking to ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Conduct ongoing security reviews and tests of systems to verify security features and controls are functional and effective.
• Provide security engineering review of proposed changes or additions to the IS.
• Create and maintain processes and procedures for use by members of the ISSO team.
• Support the ISSO Team Lead in conducting lessons learned activities.
• Communicate with internal team members and customer team members.
• Review manual STIGs using STIGViewer.
• Review ACAS Scans.
• Develop Project Management Plans to attain ATO.

Qualifications:

• DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification.
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 1+ year of experience working with eMASS, RMF, and STIGs.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.

Telework: This position allows up to 50% telework after a ramp-up period of about 3-4 weeks spent 100% on-site.

Salary: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00