IT Cyber Liaison and Project Manager

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.

We currently have an opening for an IT Cyber Liaison. The IT Cyber Liaison provides coordination and technical expertise for creating synergies between IT Operations and Cyber Security Programs. In particular, the Liaison will support the Site IT Project Manager and be the deputy Manager as required. Work to promote project management as it applies to IT operations in implementing Cyber related projects. Validate IT operational alignment to Cyber Security standards and when necessary, assist in implementing IT services. Applies specialized knowledge and expertise in formulating and implementing plans, programs, policies, and systems appropriate to various threat situations and local conditions. Knowledge of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) directives and policies and procedures pertaining to sensitive information.

Comprehensive knowledge of corrective action management, and auditing principles. Must be able to interact with a variety of individuals from co-workers to senior-level managers within the company and DOE. Must also work closely with other site contractor managers and DOE officials. Must be able to use analytical skills to solve problems and establish priorities to achieve high quality and cost-effective results. Demonstrates a personal commitment to safety and quality.

Our Civil Group offers an array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy, logistics and engineering professionals. Driven by our talented workforce, the Integrated Missions Support Operation builds trust through an array of energy-related IT, environmental science and engineering solutions to meet our customers’ needs.

Key Capabilities:

• Large Infrastructure

• Mission Support

• Digital Modernization

• Command & Control

• Mission Applications

• Environmental Science

• Nuclear Security

• Engineering Services

Primary Responsibilities:

• Represent IT operations and be conversant with cyber initiatives to interact with senior leadership, oversight, information system security officers, information system security managers for local priorities and emerging challenges.

• Represent the PORTS Site ad interface with Cyber oversite, the ISSO, and ISSM for local priorities, emerging challenges, and IT/Cyber policy development.

• Knowledgeable of the requirements specified in DOE Headquarters and local directives.

• Maintains a current understanding of all applicable Federal and DOE regulations and provide interpretation to the site.

• Provides IT/Cyber assistance and consulting services to all departments.

• Oversee the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program.

• Manage the Change Control Board and associated activities.

• Remain conversant with industry’s computer security technology and practices

• Performs vulnerability, risk and threat analysis

• Ensures all changes to systems are performed in accordance with configuration controls.

• Determine security issues and gaps by using a risk-based approach.

• Researches, documents, and implements software application requirements, specifications and works with the system users to ensure effective use of applications.

• Gathers statistics and writes reports for discussion with management, team members, and end users.

• Maintains a safe working environment. Demonstrates awareness and implementation of applicable environmental, safety and health (ES&H) requirements while also alerting coworkers of such requirements as needed.

• Demonstrates ability to get along with co-workers, customers, and visitors.

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to safety and quality.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT related subject matter area from an accredited college or university and have a least 8 years of experience in an operational cyber security specific role (e.g., cyber security specialist, Cyber Security Operations Center analyst, vulnerability management, etc).

• Experience working with external audit teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Industry certifications, such as SSCP, Security+, CYSA+, CASP+,CISSP, CEH, CCSP, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with external audit teams

• Experience with Software Quality Assurance and DOE Order 414.1D

• Knowledge of national security systems and industrial control systems

• Experience with NIST Standards

• Experience with STIGs

Must be US Citizen and able to work on-site at least 50% of the time at DOE Portsmouth Ohio Site (near Piketon OH)

Must eligible to obtain a DOE Q Clearance​

Pay Range:

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.