Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Leidos•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security! Job Summary: As part of this highly visible and fast-paced Leidos prime contract you’ll work on a small team that maintains multiple system security plans in a unique and lively customer focused environment. The successful candidate will be part of a team that provides support to multiple organizations from a central location, with no travel requirements. This is an exciting position that supports a mission critical program with high visibility and a proven track record of success. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply today and join one of the most dynamic teams in the industry.

Requirements

Twenty (20) years’ experience as an ISSE.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Assurance, Information Security System engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
A master’s degree in computer science, information assurance, information security system engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required to be considered for this role.
CISSP-ISSEP

Responsibilities

Perform reviews such as technical security assessments of customer technical environments to identify points of vulnerability, or non-compliance with standards, and create mitigation plans.
Design, develop, and integrate information assurance into security systems and components.
Assist with systems engineers and developers with identification and implementation of security functionality to ensure uniform application policies.
Apply system security engineering expertise to the design process, life cycle, risk management, testing, and other areas requiring security expertise.
Provide expert guidance and work product evaluation to security engineers.
Interact with customers, IT staff, and stakeholders to define and achieve information assurance objectives.
Provide government customer assistance to ensure that the architecture and design of information systems are functional and secure, including program of record and systems and special purpose environments.
Review certification and accreditation documentation.
Work with up to eight (8) other ISSO and ISSE’s within a team environment.