Junior Information System Security Officer

Leidos Dynetics, within our Corporate Information Security office, reporting through our Digital Modernization sector, is seeking a talented Junior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

All work to be performed onsite at our Huntsville, AL office.

You must currently hold an active Secret clearance with ability to successfully obtain Top Secret clearance.

• 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.

• 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

• Cybersecurity, systems security or hardening, Information Technology
• Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Experience working with and/or supporting computer technologies such as databases, operating systems, computer network hardware, software programs, hardware troubleshooting or electronics
• Some understanding of security configurations across multiple operating systems in various environments, including Windows, Linux, utilizing Active Directory/Group Policy, Delinea 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.

• 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, including SPLUNK, Solar Winds, 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.