Leidos · 21 hours ago
Junior Information System Security Officer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $126K/yr
2+ years expLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Junior Information System Security Officer to support their Classified Information System Cybersecurity/Information Assurance Program, ensuring compliance and security for classified information systems.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supporting assessing and monitoring system compliance, auditing, security plan development and delivering information systems security education and awareness
Assist with 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
Assisting with 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years' relevant experience; equivalent years of relevant work experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of degree
Must possess current CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent
At least 1 year of applicable, related experience in computer-related discipline
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
Must possess the ability to communicate well with others and work with minimal supervision
Preferred
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, SolarWinds, Trellix, Tenable, 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, heterogeneous classified networked environments in collaboration with internal/external Customers, Information Technology (IT) with Team support
Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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