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Odenton, MD
In-Office
105K-189K Annually
Information Technology • Software
The Role

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opportunity for an ISSO at Ft. Meade, MD.

Clearance: An active Secret security clearance is required to start.

Certification: You must hold a current DoD 8570 IAT II Certification to qualify.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Establish and implement security procedures and practices in support of Customer goals and current DoD regulations.
  • Develop and update Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation (Body of Evidence) for management and continuous monitoring of information systems.
  • Using knowledge of the Information System (IS) and understanding of established Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity requirements to validate security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), customer policies & regulations, and ensure local policies are followed. 
  • Initiate the authorization or re-authorization efforts and process for new or expiring systems and coordinate, schedule, and attend required meetings
  • Serve as the System Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for various customer systems
  • Perform vulnerability risk assessment and analysis in support of Assessment and Authorization, to include assessing a systems overall security posture.
  • Take corrective action to resolve problems identified and ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Perform security audits IAW established procedures.  Develop processes for the management, review, and retention of security audit data.  Make decisions and implement corrective action as required to resolve audit discrepancies.
  • Author and review IS security-related documentation and submit to Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
  • As an IA Subject Matter Expert (SME), provide critical thinking to ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Conduct ongoing security reviews and tests of systems to verify security features and controls are functional and effective. Take corrective action to resolve identified vulnerabilities.
  • Provide security engineering review of proposed changes or additions to the IS (including hardware, software, or connectivity), and advise the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) of the security relevance.
  • Review manual STIGs (ckls) utilizing STIGViewer
  • Review ACAS Scans
  • Develop Project Management Plan to attain ATO

Qualifications:

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
  • BA/BS and 8+ of prior relevant experience, add'l experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • 2+ years of experience working with eMASS, RMF, and STIGs
  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret in future

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI) process
Original Posting:June 2, 2025

For U.S. Positions: 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.

Pay Range:Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.

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Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees

What We Do

We Are Leidos

For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 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.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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