Leidos · 18 hours ago
Deputy CISO
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $283K/yr
12+ years expLeidos is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO) to support a joint venture managing the Y-12 National Security Complex. The DCISO will assist the Chief Information Security Officer in overseeing the Cybersecurity Organization and managing the CNS Cybersecurity Program, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and managing risk.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the alternate cybersecurity lead for the Y-12 National Security Complex Ensure risk-balanced security measures are integrated into IT projects and activities
Maintain an understanding of current and emerging cyber threats at all times, and make recommendations for mitigation to the CISO/CIO
Assist in the development, ongoing improvement and maintenance of the CNS cyber security architecture Work in partnership with other IS&S managers in the development, implementation and operation of a Security Operations Center
Manage compliance activities to support the contractor assurance program (i.e., patching and mitigation actions to resolve vulnerability scans)
Work with CISO to establish cyber metrics to gauge program effectiveness and perform internal audits and assessments and to establish policies and procedures to ensure appropriate cyber controls and monitoring are in place to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CNS and NNSA information
Support the CIO, CISO, and other cyber security personnel to ensure implementation of the cyber security program remains in compliance with DOE/NNSA and NIST requirements
Establish and maintain a strong external network of cyber contacts to ensure threat information and best practices are incorporated into the CNS cyber security program
Work cooperatively with external parties such as DOE-CIRC, JC3, DHS, CI, intelligence organizations, and others as appropriate to help improve the CNS cyber program and security capabilities Work with CISO to plan, prepare, and devise work plans that ensure cyber efforts are conducted within approved budget and schedule parameters while implementing IS&S project management processes
Maintain a strong understanding of mission needs and use cases so that risk management and cyber operations activities effectively support the CNS mission and program direction while managing risk in a balanced manner
Maintain communications efforts with the Nuclear Production Office (NPO) federal customer on matters pertaining to cyber security and incident response Ensures all CNS systems have an approved Authority to Operate (ATO) from NPO
Qualification
Required
Must be able to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance
Bachelor's degree: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with minimum 5 years of supervisory/management experience
Twenty or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience to meet the requirements for this posting
Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience
Preferred
Advanced Degree in information technology, engineering, or related field
CISSP, CPT, CHFI, and/or CCNP certifications desired but not required
Experience in coordinating sophisticated incident response from attacks by APT actors
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (NIST SP 800-37 and SP 800-39)
Familiarity with business process re-engineering to include Six Sigma and/or Lean techniques
Familiarity with utilizing electronic Governance, Risk, and Compliance (eGRC) systems
Experience with establishing and maturing enterprise risk management frameworks
Experience leading self-assessments and supporting external audit activities
Familiarity with current application models, data analytics, cloud services, and mobility
Experience in federal program management to include financial budgeting, resource management and execution, reporting, and procurements
Continuous improvement and feedback for existing processes
Strong foundation in and in-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication, and security controls
Knowledge of the ITIL framework
Experience in project management with PMP certification desired but not required
Familiarity with DOE Cyber Security program and requirements
Familiarity with the security development lifecycle for custom software
Familiarity with supporting and enabling the DOE/NNSA mission
Benefits
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Vision plan
Dental plan
Employer matched 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Education reimbursement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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