Information Assurance / Information Systems Security Officer

Leidos hiring for Information Assurance / Information Systems Security Officer jobs in Warner Robins, GA, US

Description

Leidos National Security Sector Group is seeking an Information Assurance / Information Systems Security Officer to support Special Projects engineering and technical services in the C2ISR Division (HBG) based at Robins AFB with operations located worldwide. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic system integrity and engineering expertise along with Information Assurance Services to customers CONUS and OCONUS in support of network and information security systems for multiple closed user groups. The work entails maintaining and enhancing the CUG information systems and networks for the Specialized Management Branch that are already fielded and currently in use.  You will provide system enhancements, software installation, integration, testing, and deployment services for closed user groups in support of intelligence systems.  

Primary Responsibilities

You will provide Information Assurance support to the Special Projects secure communications and data transfer network. The Special Projects secure communications and data transfer network consists of a series of secure networks that are already fielded and in sustainment.  You will also be responsible for providing Cyber and IA support for new systems that are at pre-milestone A stage of the SDLC and requires engineering and security architecture design, integration and install, test, and deploy to operations. You will be sustaining secure communications operational data transfer between various CONUS and OCONUS sites with security adequate to protect information at the SECRET level; designing, installing, administering, and maintaining secure communications capabilities between existing and new sites; and, providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) documentation and training while maintaining all infrastructure in the same baseline configurations as dictated by the Information System Owner (ISO) and user communities.

• Ensure systems are properly maintained and updated to address vulnerabilities, meet all cybersecurity requirements, systems are backed up and configuration baselines are tracked and managed.
• Ensure new and existing products conform to information security policies, standards, and best practices
• Support the customer in researching, evaluating, planning, designing, engineering, and delivering technical solutions.
• Review and ensure compliance with customer security policies and requirements.
• Maintain sensitive documents, data, and equipment; perform routine data updates and required security patches
• Maintain continuous control and accountability of all hardware and software operated and maintained by and maintain inventory report for all Communications Security (COMSEC), hardware, and software.
• Assist with developing sanitation and secure data extraction programs for all media, security incident cleanup plans, system certification testing plans, vulnerability testing, and protection measure procedures.
• Perform system administration tasks, maintain user accounts, perform system backups
• Clearly communicate with the Closed User Group Lead on status of workload.
• Review new and existing system designs for compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Ensure system data is kept current with external databases.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, user documentation, and training material.
• Maintain topologies, drawings, and equipment lists.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of enterprise operations.

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering or other technical discipline and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or associates degree in Information Technology, Engineering or other technical discipline and 12 years of prior relevant experience or 16 years of experience without a degree.
• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Ability to develop technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution.
• Capability to develop solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, and other systems engineers in the development of complex DoD systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex system problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities.
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Ability to travel when needed by the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP Certification.
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs and other technical cyber material.
• Working knowledge System Security Engineering (NIST 800-160 v1).
• Previous experience working DAF systems.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.