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Leidos · 2 days ago

Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Lead

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Lead is responsible for managing risks related to information processing and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

DoD RMFNIST 800-53Vulnerability ManagementCISSP certificationACASXACTA/eMASSProcess OptimizationCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

BS degree with 10 or more years of experience (or MS with 8 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