Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Posted:
9/26/2024, 12:08:54 AM

Location(s):
Hawaii, United States ⋅ Aiea, Hawaii, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
On-site

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The Long-Range Enterprise Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Activity (LEIA) program is seeking a C6ISR Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

The purpose of the LEIA contract is to provide US Special Operations Command - Pacific (SOCPAC) and its mission partners with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-Defense, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C6ISR) capabilities to facilitate command initiatives and missions; primarily in the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) AOR. These capabilities include Contractor-Owned Contractor- Operated (COCO) platforms conducting air, ground, maritime (surface and subsurface), space, and cyber ISR operations.

Leidos is a subcontractor on the LEIA contract responsible for deploying, integrating, and operating C6ISR systems into the USINDOPACOM theater of operations.

What’s in it for you?

The C6ISR Senior Information Systems Security Engineer is responsible for organizing, directing, and leading Leidos information systems security staff to meet contract information systems objectives.  The position will lead the Leidos development of Authorization to Operate (ATO) and the design, development, and improvement of existing Leidos information systems.  The position will oversee Leidos C6ISR design concepts and technologies and ensure the C6ISR information systems are compliant with and integrated with the LEIA and SOCPAC information environment / system. 

The Leidos Senior Information Systems Security Engineer reports to the C6ISR Operations Lead, the LEIA Deputy Program Manager, and the Program Transition Management Team.  They are required to synchronize and coordinate with other C6ISR system engineering teams for design, integration, testing and verification, and system modifications. The position is responsible for coordinating and synchronizing Leidos information systems with other contract companies on the LEIA contract, as well as liaise with Government and Military representatives as required.

The position will be onsite in Hawaii at SOCPAC and/or designated operations center and travel to other CONUS and OCONUS locations as required. Travel is required.

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

  • Serve as the primary leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Leidos Information Systems Security Engineering team responsible for design, integration, modification, testing strategy, and test activities for all C6ISR Information Systems

  • Leads team with direct-report employees, subcontractor employees, and employees assigned from other directors in execution of the contract tasks

  • Works without considerable direction and mentors and supervises team members

  • Leads design, implementation, and management of information system security policies and procedures for assigned systems, databases, and software.

  • Develops and maintains entire body of evidence to gain and maintain the appropriate Authorities to Operate (ATO) and Authorities to Connect (ATC).

  • Applies advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems

  • Leidos is developing and fielding maritime and airborne ISR systems and sensors to meet the requirements of the LEIA contract and we are looking for a Lead Information Systems Security engineer with experience in these fields to help design, operate, and manage the systems’ information security requirements

  • The Lead Information Systems Security Engineer needs to be fluent in areas of technical leadership, requirements-analysis, design rigor, with a hands-on mindset. They must drive information security principles and design rigor as well as lead the integration with other systems internal and external to Leidos

Day to Day Activities:

  • Manage Leidos contract information systems ensuring standards and regulatory compliance are enforced.

  • Design information systems and solutions with other engineering teams and information security specialists on the LEIA contract to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals

  • Provide reports and updates to the Program Management Office and other contract leaders as required while maintaining leadership of staff and oversight of equipment

  • Coordinate with Government personnel, other contractors, and Agencies / Departments to ensure SOCPAC C6ISR mission objectives are met to include the release and acceptance of all information as it complies with the appropriate security controls and protections

  • Monitor and track information systems status with continuous assessment and mitigation of risk

  • Ensure necessary procedures are in place to assist in auditing program for compliance with Government requirements

  • Develop, guide, and monitor technical information system documentation to capture trades studies, system designs, analysis, and results related to a systems security posture such as identifying Critical Program Information (CPI)

  • Develop and document security tests and assessment plans; execute demonstrations and support to customer-led validation events

  • Establish a foundational information security capability that allows for seamless system integration in full compliance with LEIA contract requirements to include, an Authorizations to Operate (ATO) on prescribed system’s architecture

  • Research, develop, implement, test, review, and ensure compliance with the Leidos Information System Security plan. Assess the impacts of new systems and system modifications

  • Develop, write, review the ATO package and work as a liaison to other security teams

  • Standardize and lead the Leidos information security review to include the identification and management of risk, implementation of agreed upon security protocols, perform regular security scans, and act on the findings in a timely manner

Qualifications:

  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience selecting, implementing, or validating information security controls and protocols in an enterprise information environment. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

  • Active Top-Secret//SCI Security Clearance

  • Reside on Oahu, Hawaii within commuting distance of Joint Base Pearl Harbor / Hickam and Camp Smith

  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) on DoD systems to perform system Assessment and Authorization through a Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) tool

  • Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), or information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) as outlined in DoDI 8500.01 and DoDI 8510.01

  • Experience assisting in the development and maintenance of security policies or evaluating assessment documentation and providing written recommendations for authorization

  • Experience leading, communicating, and coordinating with multiple government groups, contractor partners, and program office representatives in the resolution of issues

  • Possess strong problem-solving and verbal/written communication skills and able to adapt communication style for different audiences. Ability to present and impart security concepts and concerns to all levels of corporate leadership and client personnel

  • DoD 8140 certification including Security+, CISM, or CISSP

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in incident response and data loss prevention, detection, and response

  • Knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements for monitoring and reporting

  • Experience using eMASS and/or Xacta

  • Experience with Government cybersecurity policy and frameworks

  • Experience with Cloud Computing Environments, such as AWS

  • Experience working with ISR systems to include unmanned systems and manned maritime and airborne systems 

  • Experience working with various operating systems and communication protocols


 

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-26

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:

Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

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.