Information Assurance SME

Job Summary

Exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda; MD. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

Primary responsibilities and tasks

• Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues
• Turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions
• Developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
• Analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies
• Developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies
• Conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis
• Developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations
• Aiding in the Authority to Operate (ATO) process
• Assessing program ability to attain an ATO
• Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues
• Diagramming interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation
• Defining/communicating ATO integration expectations for all IT services
• Assisting with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able
• Acting as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer
• Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary
• Familiarity with Microelectronics
• Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Typically require BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Masters and 10 years of experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above
• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate
• Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities
• Expert knowledge in ATO process
• Experience partnering across the IC
• Experience in Risk Management

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant field
• Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
• Experience in similar roles within the IC

Company Information

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.

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.

Pay Range

$131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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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.