Description
The Leidos Defense Group is seeking qualified candidates for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) position at Langley AFB. This role supports a major Military Intelligence Program aligned with the USAF Air Combat Command (ACC) ISR mission.
In this role, you will provide TS/SCI Special Access Program (SAP) ISSO support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) and the 480th ISR Wing at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, VA.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage daily security accreditation and certification activities for TS/SCI SAP systems.
- Monitor SAP systems and environments, update security plans, manage system changes, and evaluate the security impact of modifications in accordance with operational and security directives.
- Oversee SAP account authorization, creation, and management.
- Ensure all personnel possess the required clearances, authorizations, and need-to-know.
- Develop and deliver security education, training, and awareness programs; ensure personnel complete required training prior to receiving SAP access.
- Report hardware, software, or firmware changes to the ISSM and ensure proper actions are taken when vulnerabilities or incidents arise, following all governing directives.
- Provide inputs to the DCGS System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA).
- Prepare all on-site information assurance documentation.
- Maintain system accreditation data within the XACTA database.
- Create POA&Ms, and recommend or implement corrective actions identified in Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
- Collaborate with product developers, AF acquisition teams, security, IT, and operations personnel to develop and coordinate IA solutions during daily operations and regular working group forums.
- Work both independently and collaboratively with AF DCGS stakeholders; strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
Basic/Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant operational experience. Minimum of 4 years of IA experience required. Comparable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Current TS/SCI clearance eligibility at start of employment.
- Current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification prior to start date.
Desired Qualifications
- SAP access within the last 2 years.
- Extensive experience with RMF, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), and Xacta IA Manager workflows.
The pay range for this job is $87,100.00 - $157,450.00.