Sr. Cyber Operations Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Cyber Operations Specialist with Security Clearance
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- Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Senior Cyber Operations Specialist to support the F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) team. This Cyber Operations Specialist will responsible for monitoring and analyzing the security posture of servers, endpoints, and other systems. Activities include detection, mitigation, and response to cyber incidents using a combination of technology solutions and processes and ensuring security issues are quickly implemented.

In this role you will support Leidos and the F-16 ASIP team in the areas of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) security architecture and design. You must be a highly skilled self-starter with the ability to identify and proactively address cyber security concerns. Requires ability to communicate with senior executive leadership, both internal and customer, regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization/project.

You must have the ability to negotiate and compromise to convince internal and external parties to accept recommended concepts, practices and approaches. This role will support the F-16 SPO at Hill AFB, UT and Leidos Program Manager. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide.

Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more,  ! Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities:

* Recommend design changes and enhancements to applications and systems based on review of associated security controls and Security Technical Information Guides (STIGs) to ensure maximum security.
* Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
* Collaborate with product managers, customers, and other team members to specify requirements, communicate status of system security related requirements and issues.
* Facilitate the documenting of program logic, design, and system flow.
* Recommend solutions to security related software design or hardware configuration issues.
* Contribute to the preparation and presentation of A&A documentation and system/software architecture.
* Recommend changes affecting short-term team growth and success.
* Mentor teammates to ensure knowledge and growth in the area of cyber security.
* Plan and lead on significant projects to completion.
* Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
* Report progress to the customer and Program Manager as requested.
* Support the F-16 ASIP Portal system in obtaining the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Authority to Operate (ATO).  To include:
* Performing regular security audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Identifying and assessing impacted security controls and implementing effective risk mitigation techniques to ensure system security
* Evaluating and entering security control assessment information into Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) according to Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
* Create, review and maintain A&A documentation and enter documentation into eMASS. Update Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite…