Leidos

Cybersecurity Specialist

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: WashingtonAlabamaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $57,850 - $104,575 per year

About the role

  • Supports the Cybersecurity Program by managing Authorization Packages (AP) to include Privacy Analysis, System Categorizations, Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), System Security Plan (SSP), and general Assessment and Authorization (A&A) oversight to obtain or maintain a system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO).
  • Focal point for enterprise SSPs managing the security posture by supporting Information System Owners (ISO) and Information System Security Officials (ISSO) with RMF responsibilities.
  • Develop and maintain accurate and effective Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) as part of continuous monitoring for implementing cybersecurity improvements.
  • Collaborate with Information System Administrators (ISA) and various Engineering teams to integrate security measures into new and existing information systems and major applications.
  • Stay up to date on general information technology innovations and emerging threats and security technologies to continuously improve security posture.

Requirements

  • Familiarity of networking ports and protocols, architecture of networked and standalone systems, functionality of various operating systems, cloud computing environments and common security tools.
  • Ability to digest and comprehend information system topology diagrams and Concept of Operations documentation.
  • Knowledge with federal standards such as NIST, FISMA and FIPS.
  • Exposure to Security Control Audits.
  • Proficient with MS Office.
  • Active (or held within 3 years) Security Clearance.
  • US Citizenship is required and able to obtain at minimum Public Trust clearance.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+) are a plus.
  • Exposure to FedRAMP program and standards.
  • NASA experience.
Benefits
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Authorization PackagesPrivacy AnalysisRisk Assessment ReportsSystem Security PlanAssessment and AuthorizationPlans of Action & Milestonesnetworking portscloud computingsecurity toolssecurity control audits
Soft Skills
collaborationinformation comprehensioncontinuous monitoring
Certifications
Security ClearanceCompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+CompTIA CySA+