Information System Security Officer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Dynetics, within our Corporate Information Security Office and reporting through our Digital Modernization sector, is seeking a talented Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will be responsible for supporting our Classified Information System Cybersecurity/information Assurance Program. You will report to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all aspects of classified information system security compliance. Location: All work will be performed on-site in our Huntsville, AL office Clearance:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree coupled with a minimum of four years' applicable, related experience; Associate with six years' or Master's and two years. Equivalent relevant experience and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
Must possess CompTIA Security+ CE certification
Currently hold active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
Cybersecurity, systems security or hardening, Information Technology
Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
Working with and/or supporting computer technologies (such as: databases, operating systems, computer network hardware, software programs, hardware troubleshooting or electronics)
Physical security, Project or program management, office management, senior administration, or account management
Security configurations across multiple operating systems in various environments, to include Windows, Linux, utilizing Active Directory/Group Policy, Delinea, etc. is required.
Organization and self-motivation with excellent documentation skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IT (Windows, Linux) and/or security related certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.) is preferred.
Experience working in DoD classified operating and/or laboratory environments
Experience with various information system security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation. These may include SPLUNK, Trellix, SolarWinds, Tenable, SCAP, STIG Viewer.
Familiarity with implementation of Government directives and policies derived from NIST, STIG, DoD, or other Government Regulatory compliance standards within a professional industry
Experience in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes, as defined within the Risk Managed Framework (RMF), eMASS
Experience providing technical security consultation for complex, cross-domain, heterogeneous classified networked environments in collaboration with internal/external Customers, Information Technology (IT)
Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication

Responsibilities

Auditing information systems to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures while reporting any discrepancies to the ISSM, P-ISSM, ISO or FSO.
Assisting in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process by developing and maintaining artifacts for the IS Body of Evidence (BoE).
Reviewing and approving Configuration Management (CM) requests, within delegated authority, for all related hardware, software, and security‑relevant functions, ensuring proper documentation and maintenance throughout the CCB approval process
Assisting with sanitization and release of hardware in accordance with security policies or Authorizing Official (AO) guidance.
Testing/evaluation and application of required technical security controls and periodic inspections of information systems
Assessing and monitoring system compliance, auditing, security plan development and delivering information systems security education and awareness
Investigating information system security violations and help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions
Conducting technical and administrative assessments
Integrating new cybersecurity processes, procedures, and tools
Support the creation, review and update of cybersecurity documentation and other technical writing