ISSO

Description

Leidos currently has an opening for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in support of the Risk Management Executive (RME) Cybersecurity Task Order on the GSMO contract. The position will have a direct impact maintaining and improving the security posture of a primary IT and cybersecurity service provider to the Pentagon and DoD 4th Estate across the National Capital Region.

Clearance: An active Secret security clearance is required to start.

Certification: You must hold a current DoD 8570 IAT II Certification to qualify.

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

Primary 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 (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems.
• Using knowledge of the Information System (IS) and understanding of established Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity requirements validate security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), customer policies & regulations, and ensure local policies are followed.
• Initiate the authorization or re-authorization efforts and process for new or expiring systems and coordinate, schedule, and attend required meetings
• Serve as the System Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for various 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 IAW established procedures. Develop process for the management, review, and retention of security audit data. Make decisions and implement corrective action as required to resolve audit discrepancies.
• Author and review IS security-related documentation and submit to Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• As an IA Subject Matter Expert (SME), 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. Take corrective action to resolve identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide security engineering review of proposed changes or additions to the IS (including hardware, software, or connectivity), and advise the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) of the security relevance.
• Create and maintain processes and procedures for use by members of the ISSO team
• Support the ISSO Team Lead in conducting lessons learned activities to improve the overall productivity and efficiency of the ISSO team
• Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and customer team members
• Reviewing manual STIGs (ckls) utilizing STIGViewer
• Reviewing ACAS Scans
• Developing Project Management Plan to attain ATO

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• BS and 4+ of prior relevant experience, add'l experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 2+ years of experience working with eMASS, RMF, and STIGs
• Active Secret clearance or higher (program can support up to TS/SCI)