ISSO, Industrial Control Systems

Leidos is seeking a Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to support the Cyber Security and Information Technology programs, reporting to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and IT Director.

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance. This position is contingent upon clearance verification and program/customer concurrence.

Job Travel Requirement: Able and willing to travel onsite to the Portsmouth location for onsite ICS related requirements in Portsmouth.

Potential for Telework: Yes, preference is roughly 50% remote and 50% on-site, negotiable

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the Cyber Security and Information Technology programs, reporting to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and IT Director.

• Operate as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Information Assurance technical domain.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with IT and Cyber professionals.

• Develop, review, and oversee the implementation of security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security across the organization's information systems.

• Maintain a deep understanding of relevant government regulations related to information system security and ensure organizational compliance with Department of Energy mandates. This includes keeping up to date with future modifications to these regulations.

• Lead efforts in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential security risks in accordance with government regulations.

• Attend, plan, coordinate, and conduct internal and external audits or assessments to ensure continued compliance with established security policies and regulations. Address any identified issues such as opportunities for improvement (OFIs) or non-conformities (NCs) in a timely and comprehensive manner.

• Supervise the activities of Cyber Security Analysts and the Cyber Operations Group Lead. Offer guidance and support to ensure effective security measures are in place and are executed according to site policies and regulations.

• Coordinate the response to any security incidents, working closely with the Cyber Security team to investigate, document, and report incidents, while also making recommendations for future risk mitigation.

• Coordinate with relevant departments to develop and deliver information security training and awareness programs to ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities and can act in a manner that minimizes risk to the organization.

• Regularly report to senior management about the status of the organization's security posture, regulatory compliance status, audit findings, and any other security-related issues and plans.

• Regularly review and recommend improvements to the organization's security policies, processes, and practices based on changes in the threat landscape, technology landscape, or business requirements.

• Evaluate the security controls of third-party vendors and manage the risk associated with third-party relationships. Ensure contractual security requirements are being met by vendors.

Accountabilities:

• Communication Skills: The candidate should have demonstrated leadership qualities, strong verbal/written communication skills, communicate clearly at both one-on-one and group levels, communicate with team leaders, managers, and internal employees in the decision-making process to obtain needed information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of resulting decisions.

• Task Management Skills: The candidate is expected to proactively determine project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types