Information System Security Officer

Leidos' Mission Solutions Group is looking for a TS/SCI with Polygraph cleared Information Systems Security Officer to work in McLean, VA. The selected candidate will:

• Provide consulting to Agencies on Requests for Service for the design, development, and deployment of Ongoing Assessment, Ongoing Authorization, and other Information Assurance (IA) initiatives
• Provide continuous monitoring to enforce client security policy and procedures and create processes that will provide increased visibility to system owners on impacts to the security posture of systems
• Ensure system security measures comply with applicable government policies
• Monitor configuration management changes and assess the impact of modifications and vulnerabilities for each system
• Ensure effective controls and processes are in place and working effectively to maintain a strong system security posture.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analyses to support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities
• Review system security A&A package submissions for consistency, completeness and traceability ensuring compliance
• Ensure the development, documentation, and presentation of IS security education, awareness, and training activities for users and others, as appropriate
• Ability to manage multiple high visibility security projects and adjust to quick shifts in customer priorities while meeting all mission requirements
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical information and information technology jargon into plain English

Basic Qualifications:

• Security+
• GSEC Security Essentials
• GIAC Information Security Fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree (or 2-4 years additional experience) and 4+ years of experience in a broad range of assignments in technical ISSO tasks, or
• CISSP
• Will substitute additional experience in lieu of degree
• TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Candidates without this level clearance will not be considered.