Information Assurance Security Analyst

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Leidos, in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP), currently has an opening for an Information Assurance Security Analyst in Centennial, Colorado.

The Information Assurance Security Analyst is a member of the Leidos – Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) Information Security (InfoSec) team responsible for applying cybersecurity principles and best practices to proactively protect and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability, of USAP data, information systems, and enterprise network. Personnel in this position must have an elevated level of trust, with access to sensitive and private information, which must be handled with integrity and respect in accordance with USAP policies and procedures.

The Information Assurance Security Analyst will be responsible for coordination, oversight, execution and enhancement of consistent security practices for all information systems within the USAP. The Security Analyst will ensure effective information security controls are documented and delivered to safeguard USAP business operations, prevent unauthorized system access, and to protect sensitive information.

This position delivers analysis and assessment of compliance with security and privacy laws, regulations, guidance, and direction, including the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA); National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance; Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS); applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memoranda; National Science Foundation (NSF); and United States Antarctic Program (USAP) policies and instructions.

Provides support for all security compliance initiatives, such as:

• Maintains applicable security controls in the annual System Security Plan in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 rev 5, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations, and NIST SP 800-37, Risk Management Framework.

• Provides configuration control over Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages.

• Responds to audit requests and creation of deliverables.

• Coordinates with Security Engineers and IT Operations teams to update and maintain the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), Acceptance of Risk (AOR) and other required security documentation.

• Conducts and documents security assessments to determine the effectives and compliance of planned and implemented security controls.

• Facilitates and documents contingency planning exercises.

• Performs systems security evaluations, audits, and server logging reviews to verify secure operations.

• Supports Incident Response activities to mitigate damage, determine impact, and implement corrective actions.

• Updates and maintains annual information security awareness and training program.

• Develops information security reports for stakeholders, customers and management based on Information Security operational metrics, security assessments and security reviews.

• Conducts continuous security reviews, recommends mitigations and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and 5 years' relevant experience. Additional years of experience and relevant certifications will be considered in lieu of degree.

• Must have experience in system vulnerability assessments and developing certification and accreditation packages. 

• Candidate must have experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Current Information Security certification(s) (e.g. CISSP, CISA, Security+).

• Knowledgeable in the application of FISMA requirements such as NIST SP 800-53 rev 5 and NIST SP 800-37 to US Government programs.

• Familiar with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Tools.

• Understanding and application of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

• Experience working within a project management framework.

• Familiar with patch and vulnerability management processes and tools (e.g. Tenable Nessus).

• Ability to validate baseline security configurations and policies (e.g., DISA, CIS Benchmarks).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Driven by our talented workforce, the Integrated Missions Operation builds trust through an array of energy-related IT, environmental science and engineering solutions to meet our customers’ needs. 

Key Programs and/or Capabilities: 

• Antarctic Support Contract (ASC)
• Large Infrastructure 
• Mission Support
• Digital Modernization
• Command & Control
• Mission Applications 
• Science
• Energy and Environment
• Engineering Services

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We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive and ethical work place. In fact, in 2020, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year.