Information Systems Security Officer

Description

Leidos is seeking an impact driving Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona, supporting critical Air Force and Intelligence Community missions. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who thrives in highvisibility environments and wants to make a measurable impact on nationallevel operations. Candidates must already hold a current TS/SCI clearance.

As the ISSO, you'll play a key role in strengthening and sustaining a missionessential cybersecurity program, working alongside the ACC Cybersecurity Chief Information Security Officer and unitlevel ISSOs. Your expertise will help protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AF IC information systems that directly support operational success.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain local unit Cybersecurity programs and security plans in accordance with ACC, AF, IC, and DoD guidance.

• Collect data, assess compliance, and report findings on the status and development of:

  • Local unit Cybersecurity programs

  • Security plans

  • Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

  • Assessment and Authorization (A&A) workflow tools

  • Patch management

  • Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA)

  • DoD 8570.01M certifications

  • Federal Information System Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance

  • Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) Reports will be provided to unit leadership and higher headquarters (HHQs) as directed.

• Collaborate with local units and HHQ IISMs to deliver Cybersecurity assessments, recommend courses of action, and propose solutions to commanders for enhancing their Cybersecurity programs.

• Design and conduct on-the-job training for government civilians, contractors, and military personnel on a range of IT security tools, policies, and procedures necessary to protect resources and meet compliance standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Hold a Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 11+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may be considered for a degree).

• IAT Level II certification is required.

• Demonstrated expertise in Assessment and Authorization documentation, Cybersecurity assessments, and program-related tasks.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with AF and IC plans and policies.

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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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.