Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Leidos•White Sands, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) employee to join our team supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division-Detachment White Sands (NSWC PHD) in White Sands Missile Range, NM. This role involves assisting in cybersecurity tasking for Special Security Office (SSO) programs, supporting Shore-based Information Technology (IT) infrastructure operations, and managing cyber-related tasks. The ISSO will aid in developing and documenting classified network requirements, system security controls, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity directives. Additionally, the role provides certification and accreditation (C&A) technical support and authorization to operate (ATO) technical services in accordance with DoD 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process Guide for IT or current cybersecurity policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC.
Active Top Secret clearance and must meet eligibility requirements for access for SCI.
4+ years of cybersecurity experience.
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), Defense Information Security Agency (DISA), Naval Network Warfare Command (NNWC), Fleet Cyber Command (FCC), DoDIIS, 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.
Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.

Nice To Haves

DoD 8570 IAM certification such as SANS GSLC, ISACA CISM, or ISC2 CISSP.
In-depth understanding of Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), NIST 800 Series Special Publications, Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), and DoD Intelligence Information System Joint Security Implementation Guide (DJSIG).
Proficient with one or more malware prevention tools such as HBSS or Microsoft Defender.
In-depth knowledge of and operations of a security information event management (SIEM) system.
Scripting and/or programming experience with Unix/Linux command line interfaces.
COMSEC experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in the cybersecurity tasking for Special Security Office (SSO) program under NSWC Port Hueneme Division (PHD) cognizance.
Assist with Shore-based Information Technology (IT) infrastructure operations and command functions to include facilities, finance and staff administration support.
Assist in the program management of cyber related tasking, monitoring and reporting requirements associated with specific taskings.
Support internal cyber and management operations, which include staff briefings, teleconferences, program/project evaluation, project liaison and project management assistance.
Aid in development and detailed documentation of classified network requirements, system security controls, audit readiness, security processes and develop briefings, and compliance with evolving DoD cybersecurity directives.
Provide certification and accreditation (C&A) technical support and authorization to operate (ATO) technical services in accordance with DoD 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process Guide for IT or current cybersecurity policy.
Provide C&A and ATO support for IA technical integration to NSWC PHD SSO to ensure proper accreditation of systems and applications.