Information Assurance/Security Engineer

Company: Leidos
Location: Reston
Posted on: November 17, 2022

Job Description:

Description Job Description:Job DescriptionLeidos has an opportunity for an Information Assurance Engineer (with a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph). This is a challenging opportunity for an intelligence IT professional to join a high performance team developing and administering leading edge software systems. Must be able to work on-site. Remote work not available for this position. Work hours are flexible.Primary Responsibilities+ The IA Engineer will be responsible for a variety of tasks to support the EAMS Program to include+ Work with the application leads, sysadmins, dbas, developers and testers to ensure the assigned systems are security compliant and achieve/maintain ATO. This includes following the RMF process for full test, partial test, CONMON and no test.+ Update Xacta documentation including SSPs, SCTM, STPs and POAMs.+ Load artifacts such as STIG checklists and ACAS scans.+ Help to implement STIG checklists and mitigate scan findings.+ Answer questions to ensure systems are developed with security compliance built in.+ Support security assessment events and responding to all questions from PAT team, ISSMs and SCAs.Basic Qualifications+ Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the position with 10+ years of related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree (HS with 14 years; Associates with 12 years; Masters with 8 years; PhD with 6 years).+ A minimum of 5 of experience as an IA/Security Specialist.+ Must hold active Security+ or equivalent certifications (DoD 8570 IAM 2 equivalent)+ Advanced written and verbal communication skills.Clearance:+ TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph requiredPreferred Qualifications+ Experience with Xacta+ CISSP CertificationPay Range:Pay Range $113,100.00 - $174,000.00 - $234,900.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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. REQNUMBER: R-00097578All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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