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# (Isso) Information Systems Security Officer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100 - $157,450
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Xacta, Cyber Security, Databases, Distributed Systems, Firmware, SAP (Applications), SAP Project System, SARS Software Products
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/-isso-information-systems-security-officer-hampton-va--6e84a1fb-1d2e-4763-90a1-d309c1508e76

## About the Role

Computer Security, Team Player, United States Air Force (USAF), Computer Security, Military Intelligence, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, SAP, Air Force, Distributed Computing, * Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant operational experience. Minimum of 4 years of IA experience required. Comparable experience may considered in lieu of a degree.

 * Current TS/SCI clearance eligibility at start of employment.
 * Current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification prior to start date.
 * Desired Qualifications
 * SAP access within the last 2 years.
 * Extensive experience with RMF, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), and Xacta IA Manager workflows.

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.

## Description

The Leidos Defense Group is seeking qualified candidates for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) position at Langley AFB. This role supports a major Military Intelligence Program aligned with the USAF Air Combat Command (ACC) ISR mission.

In this role, you will provide TS/SCI Special Access Program (SAP) ISSO support to the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) and the 480th ISR Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.

Primary Responsibilities

 * Manage daily security accreditation and certification activities for TS/SCI SAP systems.
 * Monitor SAP systems and environments, update security plans, manage system changes, and evaluate the security impact of modifications in accordance with operational and security directives.
 * Oversee SAP account authorization, creation, and management.
 * Ensure all personnel possess the required clearances, authorizations, and need-to-know.
 * Develop and deliver security education, training, and awareness programs; ensure personnel complete required training prior to receiving SAP access.
 * Report hardware, software, or firmware changes to the ISSM and ensure proper actions are taken when vulnerabilities or incidents arise, following all governing directives.
 * Provide inputs to the DCGS System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA).
 * Prepare all on-site information assurance documentation.
 * Maintain system accreditation data within the XACTA database.
 * Create POA&Ms, and recommend or implement corrective actions identified in Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
 * Collaborate with product developers, AF acquisition teams, security, IT, and operations personnel to develop and coordinate IA solutions during daily operations and regular working group forums.
 * Work both independently and collaboratively with AF DCGS stakeholders; strong oral and written communication skills are essential.