Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Lead

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The Mission Operations Division under the National Security  Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Lead to work in our Colorado Springs office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the RHEL Project.  In this mission we safeguard some of the most critical systems supporting U.S. government missions. If you're driven by precision, accountability, and high-stakes collaboration, this role is built for yo

Primary Responsibilities.

The Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Lead is responsible for managing risks related to the use of processing, storing, or transmitting information to reduce or eliminate impact, integrity, or availability of information and information systems. Responsible for meeting both regulatory and non-regulatory compliance demands. May be responsible for management and enforcement of information security policies, training and educating end-users on proper security practices, conducting security and risk assessments using security frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, Common Criteria, etc.), mitigating risk via security controls, testing and evaluation to certify and accredit commercial security products, ensuring privacy of data throughout its life-cycle, vulnerability management (scanning, assessment, reporting, and mitigation verification), business continuity and disaster recovery. Specific duties include:​

• Serve as the go-to cybersecurity lead for system owners, developers, and key stakeholders.

• Develop and standardize ISSO processes that align with DoDI 8500.01 to ensure compliance.

• Drive lessons learned, process optimization, and continuous improvement for the ISSO team.

• Own every phase of the RMF lifecycle—from system categorization through continuous monitoring.

• Prepare and maintain A&A documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, and Security Assessment Reports.

• Champion implementation and validation of NIST 800-53 controls and STIG compliance.

• Lead vulnerability scanning, audit log reviews, and ensure accurate control documentation in eMASS/XACTA/CORE.

• Guide systems toward ATO and support cyber readiness efforts including CCRIs and internal audits.

• Collaborate on incident response strategies and contingency planning across engineering and operations.

• Mentor junior IA engineers and support emergent maintenance activities.

Basic Qualifications.

Candidates must bring the ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the RHEL project. Additional basic qualifications include:

• BS degree with 10 or more years of experience (or MS with8 years); additional experience, training, and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of education requirement.

• US Citizen; Currently possess an active TS/SCI or Secret clearance (ability to upgrade/maintain TS/SCI upon hire).

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II+ (e.g., Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC).

• 3+ years using ACAS, Evaluate-STIG, SCAP, and related vulnerability tools.

• Hands-on experience with DoD RMF, XACTA/eMASS, and NIST 800-53 documentation.

Preferred Qualifications.

Preferred candidates have an in-depth understanding of defense information assurance technical principles, theories, concepts and their application. Additional skills that make candidates stand out include:

• CISSP certification

• USAF or DoD cybersecurity background

• Familiarity with NISSC or similar Air Force/Space Force program

• Current TS/SCI

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

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.