Information Assurance Analyst

Description

Job Description:

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people dedicated to our customers’ 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 of “making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient” and our values— as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies TM from 2018 to 2022— guide everything we do in business. We are recognized as one of leading employers in hiring military and veterans, with military veterans making up ~20% of our workforce. 

Leidos Life represents our renewed commitment to putting our employees first with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being. Leidos is a people company, plain and simple. The only way Leidos succeeds and continues to grow is if we grow together. Leaders and employees are encouraged to have ongoing career conversations that focus on uncovering interests, collaborating on actions, and seeking out “what’s next.” A variety of learning methods are offered, including on-the-job training, education, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, and coaching. Internal mobility, where employees are supported to move within for growth and development, is fostered. We understand flexibility is at the heart of engagement, productivity, and frankly, life. Promoting flexible options where we can and providing choices in how, when, and where we work contributes to a better quality of life for all of us. We know our employees share in and take pride in our mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient and need flexible options to deliver on that mission. We also take a 360 approach to well-being.  Leidos offers a variety of resources to employees focusing holistically on mental health, financial wellness, and physical fitness. We’re in it for the long haul, growing to meet today’s challenges and preparing for the ones yet to come, and we want you there every step of the way.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Serve as a Security Infrastructure Engineer on the Army Information Advantage Enterprise (IAE) Security Infrastructure team. This position will lead deployment, configuration, testing, and evaluation of current and emerging cybersecurity technologies. This role will work very closely with the Security Infrastructure Technical Lead to implement best practices for system management as well as to drive innovation in support of IAE Defensive Cyber Operation’s mission-critical, defensive cyber operations.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Advise, conduct and document risk assessments.

• Help develop System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

• Provide continuous surveillance of mission critical systems and components inclusive of Authority to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT) components.

• Perform computer equipment, software and magnetic media inspections during Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) installations and removals.

• Investigate, verify and report information related to firewall exception requests, network service requests (NSR) and port service requests (PSR).

• Implement IA and security standards and procedures to identify, report and resolve security violations.

• Develop capability-based IA requirements based upon user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

• Develop, collaborate and coordinate IA solutions with product developers and acquisition agents, security, Information Technology and operations personnel during day-to-day operations and during weekly / monthly Integration forums.

• Validate and maintain the accreditation of the assigned Security Plans.

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and minimum of 6+ years experience OR a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience

• Demonstrated experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively with on-site personnel and stakeholders

• Must have certifications that satisfy DoD-8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Infrastructure Support upon start

• Applicants possessing extensive working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorizations (A&A), Xacta IA Manager and Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) A&A workflow platforms are highly desired

• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).

• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities

• Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met

• Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.

Clearance Required

• TS/SCI  with the ability to obtain a CI Poly if hired.

Army Cyber Command (Arcyber) Cyberspace Operations Support

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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 here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.