Information Assurance Site Lead

Description

The Information Assurance Site Lead is the primary Information Assurance (IA) decision maker and responsible for the management and technical administration of the Information System (IS) in accordance with internal and external security requirements.  The Information Assurance Site Lead will oversee day-to-day information system security operations, resolve complex problems, and develop innovative solution to meet changing security requirements. The Information Assurance Site Lead will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Information Assurance technical domain. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable to diverse office situations, procedures and demands.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and leads Information Security projects from conceptualization to full deployment and user acceptance
• Oversee ISSMs and ISSOs under their purview to ensure they follow established IS policies and procedures
• Continuous monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System network and security events.
• Documents compliance activities in accordance with the governing authority approved authorization package.
• Develop procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with Configuration Management (CM) for security relevant IS software, hardware, and firmware.
• Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance the governing authority approved authorization package and customer directives.
• Evaluates proposed changes or additions to the information system and advises senior site leadership of the security relevance.
• Develop and conduct security IS education and training.
• Mentor other staff in the art of security compliance.
• Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring.
• Lead investigations of computer security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to both the Facility Security and Senior Program Managers.
• Ensure proper protection and/or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered.
• Develop, implement, and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures.
• Author, review, and update IS Authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) to support IS Assessment and Authorization activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI w/ poly is required for consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology/Network Administration or related discipline, or 12 – 15 years of direct experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Possess a current DoD 8570.01 compliant certification for IAM Level III, e.g. CISSP, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• At least 5 years IT Team leadership and management experience, preferably 3 years Cyber management experience
• Detailed understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) cyber security requirements and guidance, cyber security related risk management techniques
• Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Windows operating systems (workstation & server), Linux, and system virtualization (multiple hypervisors) in a secure network environment.
• Experience with compliance scanning tools and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable)
• Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid- and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance.
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Past or current ISSM/ISSO experience
• Extensive experience working with external audit teams.

• The qualified candidate shall have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently, prioritize, schedule, and complete multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must Have an Active Current Top Secret clearance with SCI w/poly
• Experience conducting security audits of information systems.
• Extensive training or experience with Windows-based Information Systems with a working knowledge of LINUX operating systems.
• Current Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Vulnerability assessment and analysis experience utilizing SCAP, ACAS/NESSUS and DISA STIGs
• Experience with DoD implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and governing directives (NIST, CNSS, DSS, etc.)

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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.

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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.