Information Assurance Security Specialist

3 weeks ago

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States Leidos Full time
Job Summary:

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Information Assurance Security Specialist to join our Defense Enclave Services team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) guidelines and regulations. You will also develop approaches to secure the environment, assess threats, provide inputs on the adequacy of security designs and architectures, and participate in risk assessment during the certification and accreditation process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, develop, and/or implement information assurance guidelines and procedures as required.
  • Recommend security solution mitigations and enhancements supporting information assurance guidelines and customer requirements.
  • Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
  • Conduct IT security site surveys.
  • Support Authorizing Official (AO) actions by developing and delivering accreditation packages with supporting documents and artifacts in accordance with RMF as defined in NIST revision 2 and related agency specific RMF requirements.
  • Provide input into an Audit and Accountability Plan containing methods, procedures, and planned reviews for the continuing accreditation and authorization against AU (Audit and Accountability) family controls per NIST SP guidance.
  • Provide input and implement an organizational access control policy and plan in compliance with risk-levels defined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST , rev 4, Access Control family of controls to include auditing annually, at a minimum.
  • Develop processes and procedures for evaluating and documenting information system security vulnerabilities IAW DoD Instruction (DoDI RMF for DoD IT).
  • Ensure that all information systems meet or exceed compliance requirements.
  • Identify, report, and resolve security violations.
  • Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
  • Have experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.
  • Have experience using eMASS and/or Xacta.
  • Collaborate with peers and employees in other departments to improve security posture.
  • Mentor team members.
  • Monitor and review the regular updates/upgrades to equipment and procedures to maintain pace with IA requirements and business needs.
  • Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.

Requirements:

  • BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience working with RMF, serving in an ISSO, ISSO support, SCA representative, or similar role or Master's with 6 years of experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree requirement.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT II Certification is required. (ie. CompTIA Sec+ ce)
  • Have experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.
  • Have experience using eMASS and/or Xacta.
  • Solid understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Understanding of hardware and software engineering best practices.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.
  • U. S. Citizenship required per government contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive consensus and forward progress.
  • Ability to identify needed changes to processes and activities and help to implement continuous improvement solutions.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Certified Accreditation Professional (CAP).
  • Ability to work successfully as part of a virtual team.

Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws.

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