Leidos Hiring for Deputy Cyber Security Manager at Fort Meade, Maryland Full Time

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Cyber Security Manager who will support an extensive cybersecurity program critical to DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies, located at Ft. Meade.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The selected candidate will coordinate with the Cyber Security Manager and assist with cybersecurity program planning and execution pertaining to security compliance, security architecture and engineering, and security operations. This role may also perform (or review) technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) guidelines and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies. In this role, the candidate will ensure that the environments in which DoD information systems reside are secure and compliant, coordinating efforts to develop approaches to secure the environment, assess threats to the environment, provide inputs on the adequacy of security designs and architectures, perform RMF related activities, drive security initiatives, and participate in risk assessment during the certification and accreditation process.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

•Must hold an active Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Evaluate, develop and/or implement information assurance guidelines and procedures as required.

•In conjunction with the Cyber Security Manager, lead teams of cybersecurity personnel performing functions in the following areas: security compliance, security architecture and engineering, and security operations.

•In coordination with the Cyber Security Manager, be accountable for medium to large complexity projects and their results.

•Lead efforts to assist project and migration teams in determining client requirements and translating requirements into executable plans.

•Recommend security solution mitigations and enhancements supporting information assurance guidelines and customer requirements.

•Assist with cybersecurity program management, including efforts to improve cybersecurity posture, operational efficiency, security compliance, and associated documentation.

•Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.

•Oversee and train team members how to IT security site surveys.

•Support Authorizing Official (AO) actions by developing and delivering accreditation packages with supporting documents and artifacts in accordance with RMF as defined in NIST 800-37 revision 2 and related agency specific RMF requirements.

•Provide input into an Audit and Accountability Plan containing methods, procedures, and planned reviews for the continuing accreditation and authorization against AU (Audit and Accountability) family controls per NIST SP 800-53 guidance.

•Provide input and implements an organizational access control policy and plan in compliance with risk-levels defined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, rev 4, Access Control family of controls to include auditing annually, at a minimum.

•Develop processes and procedures for evaluating and documenting information system security vulnerabilities IAW DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT).

•Ensure that all information systems meet or exceed compliance requirements.

•Identify, report, and resolve security violations.

•Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

•Have experience deciphering and responding to results from various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.

•Have experience using eMASS and/or Xacta.

•Collaborate with peers and employees in other departments to improve security posture.

•Mentor team members, help create individual development plans.

•Monitor and review the regular updates/upgrades to policies, tools, equipment and procedures to maintain pace with cyber security program requirements and business needs.

•Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•BS and 12+ years of prior relevant experience working with RMF, serving in an ISSO, ISSO support, SCA representative, or similar role or Masters with 8+ years of aforementioned experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree requirement.

•Current DoD 8570 IAT III Certification is required.

•Have experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.

•Have experience using eMASS and/or Xacta.

•5+ years leading a team of professionals.

•SME level understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and solid understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

•Understanding of hardware and software engineering cybersecurity best practices.

•Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.

•Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive consensus and forward progress.

•Ability to identify needed changes to processes and activities and help to implement continuous improvement solutions.

•Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), and/or Certified Accreditation Professional (CAP).

•Ability to both work and coordinate team members’ efforts successfully as part of a virtual team.

DISADES

External Referral Eligible

Pay Range:Pay Range $113,100.00 – $174,000.00 – $234,900.00

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.

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REQNUMBER: R-00098449

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.