Information Assurance Lead

LeidosSan Antonio, TX
$131,300 - $237,350Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the Lead Information Assurance position for the Integrated Defensive Cyber Systems Contract. The ideal candidate will have Experience with the DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) system, RMF Packages, STIGs and ACAS. This position is located near Lackland Air Force Base; all work is onsite.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience performing vulnerability scans using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and STIG assessment tools such as Evaluate-STIG or SCAP.
  • Familiarity and experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) and tools, systems, and reporting mechanisms and requirements for certification and accreditation (C&A).
  • Experience developing and reviewing security concept of operations, systems security plans, security risk assessments, plan of action and milestones (POA&M), contingency plans, configuration management plans and processing artifacts in XACTA or eMASS.
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered.

Nice To Haves

  • CISSP
  • USAF cybersecurity experience or DoD equivalent.
  • TS/SCI

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the IA lead and primary point of contact for system owners, developers, ISSOs, ISSMs, and government stakeholders on all cybersecurity compliance matters.
  • Create and maintain processes and procedures for use by members of the ISSO team.
  • Support the ISSO Team Lead in conducting lessons learned activities to improve the overall productivity and efficiency of the ISSO team.
  • Lead all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
  • Develop, maintain, and submit complete security authorization packages (System Security Plans, POA&Ms, SARs, etc.) for systems seeking Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Ensure security controls (NIST 800-53) are correctly implemented and documented.
  • Coordinate assessments with Security Control Assessors (SCAs) to validate compliance.
  • Establish and manage continuous monitoring strategies, including vulnerability scanning, audit log reviews, and control revalidation.
  • Interpret and enforce DoD, DISA, and NIST cybersecurity policies, ensuring system compliance with STIGs, SRGs, and other applicable mandates.
  • Oversee routine security scans using tools like ACAS (Tenable.sc/Nessus), SCAP Compliance Checker, and HBSS.
  • Manage findings and coordinate remediation.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity operations teams in the development and testing of incident response plans and provide technical support during incidents.
  • Prepare security status reports, metrics dashboards, and briefings for leadership.
  • Guide systems through the A&A process to obtain or maintain ATOs in accordance with DoD RMF, component-specific requirements, and document in eMASS.
  • Support internal and external audits, including CCRI (Command Cyber Readiness Inspections), by ensuring systems are audit-ready and documentation is current.
  • Develop and update Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems.
  • Maintain 800-53 Control Statues and keep STIGs updated in eMASS.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
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