
Lead SME Information System Security Engineer
Leidos
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Alexandria • Maryland • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead the implementation of information security architectures and functionality to ensure uniform application of security policy across the enterprise.
- Validate and verify system security requirements and establish system security baseline designs for major system elements and all system interfaces.
- Establish, manage, operate , and maintain DoD RMF compliant processes and procedures for evaluating and authorizing changes to the System.
- Collect, review, assess, and provide feedback on System cybersecurity architecture and engineering artifacts.
- Collect, review, assess, and provide feedback on System cybersecurity Body-of-Evidence (BOE) results required to support the DoD RMF cybersecurity authorization process.
- Conduct periodic compliance scanning of the runtime System to meet all DoD periodic cybersecurity monitoring requirements.
- Support Government cybersecurity officials in preparing cybersecurity packages, including Interim Authority to Test (IATT) packages, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, and Change Requests (CRs).
- Manage a team of 8-15 direct reports, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD regulations.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure security measures are integrated into the system development lifecycle.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on cybersecurity best practices and risk management.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of security documentation and reports.
- Ensure continuous improvement of security processes and procedures.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies to ensure the System remains secure and compliant.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR offerings listed in DoD 8140 Training Repository , CISM, CASP OR CISSP-ISSMP or GSLC certification.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security engineering or related field.
- Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 Rev 4 or Rev 5.
- Experience in managing and leading a team of cybersecurity professionals.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
- Experience with compliance scanning and cybersecurity monitoring.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
- Experience in preparing cybersecurity packages, including IATT and ATO packages.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
information security architecturesystem security requirementsDoD RMFcybersecurity architecturecompliance scanningcybersecurity monitoringsecurity assessmentsrisk managementcybersecurity best practicesvulnerability mitigation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipperformance evaluationscommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsteam managementcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
CISMCASPCISSP-ISSMPGSLCTS/SCI clearance