Principal Information Assurance (IA) Analyst

Leidos is seeking a Principal Information Assurance (IA) Analyst to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies. The analyst will be responsible for supporting teams of engineers focused on improving the current DES single service provider (SSP) integrated environment to efficiently scale, deliver, and sustain the DES service offering to the 4th Estate customers, to include measurable efforts with implementing automation, strengthening the cyber security posture, pre-positioning the DoDNet environment for scalability, improved performance, reduced redundancies (flattening the network), and increased efficiencies in sustaining the SSP environment. 

The selected candidate shall perform (or review) technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) guidelines and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. In this role, the candidate will ensure that the environments in which DoD information systems reside are secure and compliant, develop approaches to secure the environment, assess threats to the environment, provide inputs on the adequacy of security designs and architectures, perform RMF related activities, and participate in risk assessment during the certification and accreditation process. 

This position will focus on delivering enhanced network capabilities for the DISA network.  These projects may include the implementation of Zero-Trust policies, the migration of network services, modernization of wireless LAN services, and the implementation of IPv6.  As the Information Assurance Analyst supporting the teams, the candidate must be able to explain the security policy implications of design decisions, document security compliance for Authority to Operate submissions, and coordinate information assurance submissions with government ISSM counterparts.  The successful candidate will lead the cyber security submissions for Engineering projects and they progress through design, testing, and deployment. 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:  

• Must hold an active Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required) 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Evaluate, develop and/or implement information assurance guidelines and procedures as required. 

• Recommend security solution mitigations and enhancements supporting information assurance guidelines and customer requirements. 

• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle. 

• Conduct IT security site surveys. 

• Support Authorizing Official (AO) actions by developing and delivering accreditation packages with supporting documents and artifacts in accordance with RMF as defined in NIST 800-37 revision 2 and related agency specific RMF requirements. 

• Provide input into an Audit and Accountability Plan containing methods, procedures, and planned reviews for the continuing accreditation and authorization against AU (Audit and Accountability) family controls per NIST SP 800-53 guidance. 

• Provide input and implements an organizational access control policy and plan in compliance with risk-levels defined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, rev 4, Access Control family of controls to include auditing annually, at a minimum. 

• Develop processes and procedures for evaluating and documenting information system security vulnerabilities IAW DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT) 

• Ensure that all information systems meet or exceed compliance requirements. 

• Identify, report, and resolve security violations. 

• Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. 

• Have experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools. 

• Perform various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools. 

• Experience using eMASS and/or Xacta. 

• Mentor team members. 

• Monitor and review the regular updates/upgrades to equipment and procedures to maintain pace with IA requirements and business needs. 

• Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience; additional years of directly applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. 

• Prior relevant experience working with RMF, serving in an ISSO, ISSO support, SCA representative, or similar role. 

• Current DoD 8570 IAT II Certification is required. (Sec+.) 

• Have experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools. 

• Have experience using eMASS and/or Xacta. 

• Solid understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). 

• Understanding of hardware and software engineering best practices. 

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract. 

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. 

• US Citizenship required per government contract 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience collaborating with divers stakeholders to drives consensus and forward progress 

• Ability to identify needed changes to processes and activities and help to implement continuous improvement solutions. 

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Certified Accreditation Professional (CAP). 

• Ability to work successfully as part of a virtual team. 

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