IT Security Lead

The Leidos National Security Sector is looking for an IT Security Lead to join our team in the Quantico, VA area supporting a program for a federal law enforcement agency. You will provide information assurance for the Operations and Support Services program. This role requires daily onsite support at our Stafford, VA office.

At Leidos, you'll join a team of innovators tackling some of the world's most critical challenges through cutting-edge technology and bold ideas. We foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to mission success and the significance of your contributions will only be surpassed by the exceptional opportunities for your professional growth and advancement.

Primary Responsibilities:
oLead a team performing information assurance ad security tasks
oEnsure system is compliant with enterprise security requirements
oWork with Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO)
oEnsure security scans are performed on system, create a POA&M, and all vulnerabilities are resolved

Required Qualifications:
oActive Top-Secret Clearance
oUS Citizenship
oBachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline
oPositions at this career level typically require BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level.
oMinimum of two (2) years as IT Security lead on program of similar scope, type, and complexity
oMinimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in the Information Security (Cybersecurity or Information Assurance) field including:
oKnowledge of developing, maintaining, and managing Security Authorizations and Assessments packages
oExperience with developing and managing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
oDisplays technical experience with conducting research and providing review recommendations on software and technologies for vulnerabilities
oTechnical experience with reviewing vulnerability scans and providing mitigation techniques 

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.