Information System Security Engineer
Leidos, Inc. · Slidell, LA, United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
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- Active TS/SCI clearance
- US Citizen required
- Extensive travel required
- Navy RMF expertise
- Hybrid sysadmin/IA role
Join the Leidos Undersea Systems Division as a subject matter expert for critical IT systems. You will design, develop, and implement secure information systems while collaborating with engineers to integrate robust security measures. This position requires a proactive approach to risk management throughout the system lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Perform technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance
- Validate system security requirements and establish secure system designs
- Integrate cybersecurity into operational environments and enforce security policies
- Assess and mitigate threats throughout the program life cycle
- Support security authorization per DoD and NIST RMF standards
- Create and maintain documentation for Authority to Operate (ATO)
- Manage configuration changes and validate controls using STIGs and SCAP
- Conduct field maintenance, installations, and system testing
What you'll need
- BS degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory
- Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport
- Experience as an ISSE, ISSM, ISSO, or SCA
- Proficiency with STIGs and SCAP tools for compliance
- Deep understanding of Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Hold certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CAP, or ISSEP
- Willingness to travel extensively and work in physical environments
Nice to have
- Experience combining system administration with information assurance
- Ability to translate complex IA concepts for various audiences
- Comfort working independently with minimal supervision
Stack
- STIGs
- SCAP
- Navy RMF
- Security+
- CISSP
- CISM
- CAP
- ISSEP
How you'll work
- Based at Stennis Space Center, MS
- Extensive travel: ~12 week-long trips annually
- Travel includes CONUS and OCONUS locations
- Work aboard marine vessels with overnight stays possible
- Physical demands include lifting 50 lbs and climbing ladders