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Leidos** has a new and exciting opportunity for a **Principal Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)** in our **National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)** . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At **Leidos** , we offer **competitive benefits Leidos Pay and Benefits (http://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits)** , including 4 or more weeks Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. **Join us and make a difference in National** **Security!

This position is eligible for a 15k sign on bonus!

Job Summary:

The **Principal ISSO** plays a vital role in securing and maintaining the integrity of our information systems through robust security measures and compliance frameworks. This multi-year, high-impact program supports our customer site in Annapolis Junction, MD, focusing on the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of cutting-edge large-scale collection systems.

As part of this mission-critical contract, you will have the opportunity to work independently, innovate with emerging technologies, and contribute directly to national security. If you're passionate about solving complex security challenges and making a tangible impact, this is the role for you. **Your greatest work is ahead!**

Responsibilities Include:

+ **Enhancing security posture** by supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.

+ **Overseeing security operations** for information systems, managing daily security aspects, evaluating security solutions for classified processing, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation.

+ **Managing configuration and system integrity** by administering configuration management (CM) for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system changes.

+ **Developing and maintaining security documentation** , including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).

+ **Ensuring compliance** with security authorization activities following the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

+ **Providing technical expertise** in security policies and operations, supporting the implementation and maintenance of security measures, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture.

+ **Driving continuous improvement** by assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience.

Basic Qualifications:

+ **Masters Degree** in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus **15+ years** of relevant experience. **Bachelors Degree** in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus **17+ years** of relevant experience. lieu of a degree, **19+** **years** of experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

+ **Industry Expertise:** Minimum of **7** **+** **years** of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

+ Experience with customer Info Security tool suite

+ **Certifications & Compliance:** DoD 8570 compliance with **IAM** **Level II or IAT Level III** (CASP, CISSP, or Associate).

+ **Clearance Requirement:** **Must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.**

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At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

June 4, 2025

For U.S. Positions: 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

REQNUMBER: R-00160326

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. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.