Senior Information Systems Security Officer ISSO

Leidos has an opportunity for a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area. Our team leads in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

About the role

The Senior ISSO plays a vital role in securing and maintaining the integrity of our information systems through robust security measures and compliance frameworks. This multi-year, high-impact program supports our customer site in Annapolis Junction, MD, focusing on the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of cutting-edge large-scale collection systems. You will work independently, innovate with emerging technologies, and contribute directly to national security.

Responsibilities

• Enhance security posture by supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Oversee security operations for information systems, manage daily security aspects, evaluate security solutions for classified processing, and conduct vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation.
• Manage configuration and system integrity by administering configuration management (CM) for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system changes.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Ensure compliance with security authorization activities following the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Provide technical expertise in security policies and operations, support the implementation and maintenance of security measures, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture.
• Drive continuous improvement by assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus 12+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience with customer Info Security tool suite.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III (CASP, CISSP, or Associate).
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Benefits

• 4 or more weeks 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
• $15,000 sign-on bonus

Pay

Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.