Description
Leidos is seeking Information Assurance Analysts and Managers who will oversee day-to-day information system security operations including hardware and software implementations along with assisting users as needed in a classified computing environment. The selected candidate must be able to work independently as well as with a team of IT analysts, administrators, and engineers. The position requires excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. The candidate must be able to work in a high energy environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
An Information Assurance Analyst on the I3TS program performs the following duties:
- Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events.
- Maintaining the NIPR and SIPR RMF packages for all enclaves within scope of the contract.
- Documents compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system
- Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and customer directives.
- Ensures records are maintained for workstations, servers, software, routers, firewalls, network switches, crypto, and other relevant hardware/equipment throughout the information system's life cycle.
- Evaluates proposed changes or additions to the information system and advises senior site leadership of the security relevance.
- Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring.
- Ensure proper protection and / or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered
- Working with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to develop, implement and manage a formal Information Security / Information Systems Security Program.
- Develop, implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures.
- Review and update IS Authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) to support IS Assessment and Authorization (Certification/Accreditation) activities.
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Basic Qualifications could Include:
- Bachelors degree with at least 2 years of experience or 5+ years of IA experience without a degree.
- Current DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAM II
- Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards.
- Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management
- STIG compliance, SCC and STIG Viewer experience, and ACAS expertise.
- Expertise with Microsoft Windows, Linux, and system virtualization in a secure network environment.
- Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change
- Good writing and verbal presentation skills
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Past or current ISSM/ISSO experience
- Security+ or CISSP
- GCIH a plus
- DoD IS knowledge and experience
- Background or understanding of System Security Plans (SSP)
- Security hardening scripting/automation experience
- Microsoft OS Certification (MCSE Win 7 or other)
- Linux certification (RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, etc.)
- Understanding of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) standards
Please disregard the salary range listed. These positions range from entry level to SME and the salary will be based on years of experience, education, skill level, and other contributing factors.
Original Posting Date:
2025-02-21
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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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.