Information System Security Officer

Leidos Dynetics, reporting through our Digital sector, is seeking a talented Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will be responsible for supporting our Classified Information System Cybersecurity/Information Assurance Program. The ISSO will report to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all aspects of classified information system security compliance.

Location
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Work will be performed onsite at our Huntsville office with up to 20% remote work allowable.

Clearance
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You must currently hold an active Secret clearance to qualify for consideration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assessing and monitoring system compliance, auditing, security plan development and delivering information systems security education and awareness
• Investigating information system security violations and help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions
• Support the creation, review and update of cybersecurity documentation and other technical writing
• Support the auditing of information systems to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures while reporting any discrepancies to the ISSM, ISO or FSO.
• Assisting in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process by developing and maintaining artifacts for the IS Body of Evidence (BoE).
• Reviewing Configuration Management (CM) requests of all associated hardware, software, and security relevant functions are maintained and documented as part of CCB approval process.
• Sanitization and release of hardware in accordance with security policies or Authorizing Official (AO) guidance.
• Testing, evaluating and application of required technical security controls and periodic inspections of information systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree coupled with 2-4 years of relevant experience in computer related discipline. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess one or more industry certifications aligned with the applicable DoD 8140/DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role (for example, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM or equivalent), or the ability to otherwise satisfy DoD 8140 qualification requirements through approved education, training, or experience.

Relevant Experience Considered:

• Cybersecurity, systems security or hardening, Information Technology
• Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Experience working with and/or supporting computer technologies (such as databases, operating systems, computer network hardware, software programs, hardware troubleshooting or electronics)
• Some understanding of security configurations across multiple operating systems in various environments, including Windows, Linux, utilizing Active Directory/Group Policy, Delinea, etc. is required.
• Candidate must be highly organized, self-motivated with excellent documentation and time management skills and
• Must possess the ability to communicate well with others and work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some Experience with IT (Windows, Linux) and/or security related certifications
• Experience working in DoD classified operating and/or laboratory environments
• Some Experience with various information system security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation. These may include SPLUNK, Solar Winds, Trellix, Tenable, and SCAP.
• Familiarity with implementation of Government directives and policies derived from NIST, STIG, DoD, or other Government Regulatory compliance standards within a professional industry
• Familiarity in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes, as defined within the Risk Managed Framework (RMF), eMASS
• Ability to support technical security consultation for complex, cross-domain,…