Information Systems Security Engineer

  • Alexandria, VA
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 14 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 81,250.00 - 146,875.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Information systems
ISSE
Network
RMF
Regulatory Compliance
Information assurance
Information architecture
Impact analysis
Information security
Security policy
System security
Planning
Risk analysis
Risk management
Computer networking
Operations
Security clearance
Risk management framework
NIST SP 800 Series
Documentation
Customer satisfaction
Brand
Virtual team
DoD
Authorization
eMASS
Nessus
Market analysis
Law

Job Details

Description

The Multi-Domain Solutions Division at Leidos currently has an opening for Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs) to work in our Reston, Virginia or Alexandria, Virginia office.

Ability to work in Northern Virginia is preferred. Candidate working from remote locations will also be considered.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities

The ISSE team will be responsible for monitoring TEMPEST certifications and the development of an RMF accreditation package, including detailing controls, a system scanning plan, POA&M maintenance, and a Body of Evidence validating control implementation. High Level tasking for this team will include the following:

  • Build and support a culture grounded in the Leidos values, beliefs and expectations and highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior
  • Plan and detail the security of a complex mission-critical defense network per the DoD RMF
  • Plan, document, and achieve system Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Interim Authorization to Operate (IATO), Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authorization to Connect (ATC), Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) and other approvals as required by the Government Authorizing Official
  • Perform and/or review security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non- compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis.
  • Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of security policy and solutions.
  • Assess and develop mitigations for system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle.
  • Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
  • A Bachelors Degree and 4+ years of relative experience.
  • Achievement of any DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 baseline certification within 6 months of start of work
  • Experience with the NIST Risk Management Framework
  • Experience with NIST SP 800-53 control development and documentation
  • Ability to achieve a high degree of customer satisfaction and maintain Leidos positive brand recognition
  • Ability to work with a distributed team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with DoD security Accreditation and Authorization
  • Experience with eMASS
  • Experience developing and maintaining accreditation Body of Evidence
  • Experience with Tenable Nessus
  • Understanding of TEMPEST requirements and assessments

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-17
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

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 (but are not limited to) 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.
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