Information System Security Office

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Primary Tasks

• Author, review, and update accreditation packages and supporting documentation to maintain existing ATO state for all systems operating in the production environment that follow all government, IC, DoD, DISA, NIST, or industry standards and policies
• Review documentation provided by the customer’s Engineering division as part of the initial ATO package to validate all documents are available and useable in their current state
• Maintain SSPs and related configuration records in customer’s XACTA system and Service Now or other CMDB tool
• Develop, monitor, and update Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) to document open risks and vulnerabilities through remediation or mitigate
• Can work independently as well as collaboratively to drive security process improvements to streamline the process, increase the security posture of the enterprise, and ensure due diligence at all times
• Comfortable communicating officially and unofficially via briefings, meetings, emails, or other collaboration technologies, with Leidos program leadership and government leadership
• Has in-depth understanding of information security technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across a range of enterprise services and systems
• Coordinates all A&A renewal activities with the DAO, DAOR, or other representatives from the Cyber Security division to maintain proper accreditation throughout the life of the system
• Review, update, and maintain CONOPs, Disaster Recovery, and other required plans for each system to reflect the evolving enterprise
• Coordinate with System Administrators and other operations and engineering staff to remediate all vulnerabilities and report results to the Cyber Security division.
• Document, track, and obtain approvals for open vulnerabilities that cannot be remediated through the use of POA&Ms, Risk Acceptance requests, or other customer-mandated processes and forms
• Mentor coworkers, system administrators, program and government leadership on evolving security best practices and potential impacts on production systems, Foundry Equities Topology Cisco IOS Operations ServiceNow Market Data Network Layer Microsoft Visio

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Practical experience understanding and applying ICD-503 Risk Management Framework
• Experience with XACTA to track, document, and validate accreditation packages
• Understanding of DoD and IC security policies and mandates
• Experienced with reviewing existing ATO documentation, identifying missing or outdated information, and coordinating with relevant support teams to obtain necessary information
• Time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Track record of working effectively individually, with peers, and with outside support elements
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) products such as ServiceNow or Remedy.

Clearance Requirement

• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph required for Position OR TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with at least 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) - IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher), * Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Ancient History Asset Management Operating Systems Computer Networks Wide Area Networks Category 5 Cabling Data Transmissions Incident Management Local Area Networks Design Specifications Information Assurance Valid Driver’s License Border Gateway Protocol Communications Security Configuration Management Hot Standby Router Protocol Juniper Network Technologies Open Systems Interconnection Brocade Network Technologies Multiprotocol Label Switching Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

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 .

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business., If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares., Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .