Information Systems Security Specialist

The Leidos Defense group has a career opportunity for an Information Systems Security Specialist in Stuttgart, Germany., This program provides critical Communications and Information Technology Services to support U.S. Africa Command, U.S. European Command, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Southern European Task Force, and associated staff elements and organizations. It provides our war fighters support in their mission to keep threats and vulnerabilities as low as possible by ensuring that their computer network is stable, undisrupted, and secure and will require some OCONUS travel., * Develop and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Work with Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) to ensure systems obtain and maintain accreditation.
• Ensure emergent systems are compliant during engineering and integration, prior to transition into operations and maintenance.
• Implement and support all phases of Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Implement the cyber security plan to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of USAFRICOM systems.
• Research, define, and coordinate firewall policies on perimeter and host-based intrusion prevention systems (HIPS).
• Utilize log collection tools and reviewing security events as they occur to determine if the event is a threat and if it is, the severity and criticality of it.
• Use a host of software products used to perform cyber security coordination and resolution of network vulnerabilities such as SCCM, HBSS, ACAS, Content Filtering, and Application Whitelisting.
• Monitor security systems, analyzing potential threats and vulnerabilities to client systems.
• Perform cyber threat analysis and reporting on information from both internal and external sources and appropriately coordinate with internal and external team to close identified tasks and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Conduct Security Monitoring and Auditing activities to provide Security in Depth visibility into potential known and unknown threats that may pose risk to the client environment.
• Provide guidance for securing information systems, and supporting information security assessments.
• Demonstrate experience with SIEM solutions, preferably ElasticSearch or Splunk.
• Demonstrate experience with Microsoft and Linux operating systems.

• BS + 8 years recent specialized experience
• Must hold current DOD 8570 IAM III certification (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO).
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, and 800-37 Publications.
• Experience with A&A tools: eMASS; ACAS/Nessus; SCAP; SCC; STIG validation.
• Able to work in dynamic fast paced environments that require team interaction and coordination of efforts.
• Experienced in interfacing with both client managers and system users.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cyber engineering experience in cloud-based or hybrid (on-prem/cloud) environments.
• IASAE III level Certification (CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP baseline certificates).

• Foreign Earned Income Tax Exemption
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; 401k with company match; etc.
• Base access (Exchange, dining, post office, commissary access, etc.)
• Thriving Expat Community to discover Germany, Europe and more!, Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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