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ISSO - Information System Security Officer - Security Clearance Required

Company: Leidos
Location: Odenton
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Job Description:

Description The Defense Group at Leidos has an opportunity for an ISSO at Ft. Meade, MD. Clearance: An active Secret security clearance is required to start. Certification : You must hold a current DoD 8570 IAT II Certification to qualify. 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 to 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 customer systems Perform vulnerability risk assessment and analysis in support of Assessment and Authorization, to include assessing a systems overall security posture. 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 processes 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. Review manual STIGs (ckls) utilizing STIGViewer Review ACAS Scans Develop Project Management Plan to attain ATO Qualifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification BA/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) Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI) process Pay Range: Pay Range $78,000.00 - $120,000.00 - $162,000.00 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.

Keywords: Leidos, Baltimore , ISSO - Information System Security Officer - Security Clearance Required, IT / Software / Systems , Odenton, Maryland

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