Description Job Description The Advanced Solutions Group (ASG) at Leidos currently has an opening for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to work in our Arlington, VA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping multiple contracts mission. This position will support the multiple programs and projects housed at that location. The ISSO will establish and document standard security procedures in accordance with the NIST RMF and JSIG requirements. The ISSO will coordinate with business area managers professional staff on system security compliance. The ISSO will be responsible for maintaining RMF Information System ATOs. They will conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. This will include, but nor be limited to ensuring that all software, hardware and firmware changes recorded as required by established configuration management procedures. The ISSO will ensure implementation of security features for the detection of malicious code, viruses, and intruders (hackers), as appropriate. Ensure systems are operated, maintained and disposed of in accordance with applicable governing policies and procedures. Assist in performing IS security briefings to authorized individuals prior to those users gaining access classified information systems. Report all security incidents to the ISSO, and be required to investigate, document and report, as well as provide protective and corrective measures in response to such incidents. Primary Responsibilities Ensure system support needs are met for certification accreditation, system implementation, operation maintenance, and IA compliance. Engineer, implement, and enforce technical and administrative security measures and processes to ensure all system achieve and maintain government compliance with directives outline in the JAFAN 63, JSIG, ICD 503, DODIIS, and NISPOM Chapter 8. Responsible for maintaining System Security Plans (SSP) and all documentation associated with Federal Information System Management Act Assist with providing security solutions to optimize performance and ensure security measures are optimized. Install, configure and maintain network equipment such as switches, end point protection, patches, firewalls and intrusion detection systems Support the Information Systems Certification and Accreditation process as needed. Responsible for implementing and maintaining security policies and procedures Responsible for ensuring proper protection or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered. Responsible for responding to security incidents and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents, as appropriate. Assist with maintaining the information security education program, including leading training as required. Ability to work as a team. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 4 - 8 years related experience in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. Additional relevant experience, training, and or certification may be considered in lieu of degree. Strong experience with Information Security, supporting processes and procedures. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance. CISSP Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications Highly desired are security certifications including a CISSP or CISM. Additional desired certifications include CCNA, CCSP, MCSE, andor SANS GIAC. Experience with Windows and Linux. External Referral Bonus Eligible Potential for Telework No Clearance Level Required Top Secret Travel Yes, 25 of the time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Shift Day Requisition Category Professional Job Family Information Assurance Pay Range Leidos is a Fortune 500 Registered information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately 11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com httpwww.Leidos.com . Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here httpswww.leidos.comcareerspay-benefits . Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to mailto . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.