Description
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Are you looking for a career that will help you grow and thrive? Look no further than Leidos! Our training, teamwork, and challenging technical work will help you accelerate your career path like never before. We're seeking talented ISSOs for future openings to join our team at Beale AFB, CA. Let's see what we can achieve together - apply today!
Job Summary:
Applicants will support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) by providing TS/SCI Special Access Program (SAP) Information System Security Officer (ISSO) support to the 548 ISR GP located at Beale AFB CA.
Primary Responsibilities:
Applicants will be responsible for the day-to-day security accreditation and certification of TS/SCI SAP-specific systems. Applicants will monitor SAP systems and operating environments to include developing and updating security plans, managing, and controlling changes, and assessing the security impact of those changes in compliance with operational and security directives. Applicants will oversee SAP account authorization, creation, and management. They will ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know. They will develop and implement security education, training, and awareness programs and ensure all personnel are provided security awareness training before granting SAP access. Applicants will notify the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) of any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware that might adversely impact system accreditation and ensure proper measures are taken when an incident or vulnerability is discovered in compliance with governing directives. They will provide inputs to DCGS System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA), prepare all on-site information assurance documentation, populate the XACTA database with system accreditation actions/data, create Plans-of-Action and Milestones (POA&M) and recommend / implement Security Assessment Reports (SAR) corrective actions. The applicant will develop, collaborate and coordinate IA solutions with product developers and AF acquisition agents, security, Information Technology and operations personnel during day-to-day operations and during a variety of weekly / monthly forums. Applicants must be capable of working independently and collaboratively with AF DCGS stakeholders and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Basic Qualifications:
Possess a Bachelor’s of Science degree in a related filed and 6 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s Degree and 10 years of relevant operational experience. Minimum of 4 years of ISSO experience is required.
Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance eligibility on date of employment.
Must possess knowledge and experience using NISTSP 800-53 Rev 4 and CNSSI 1253
Must possess current DOD 8140 IAT Level II certifications on date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Original Posting:
May 23, 2025
For U.S. Positions: 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Descrimination
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.
