Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

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The Long-Range Enterprise Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Activity (LEIA) program is seeking a C6ISR Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

The purpose of the LEIA contract is to provide US Special Operations Command - Pacific (SOCPAC) and its mission partners with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-Defense, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C6ISR) capabilities to facilitate command initiatives and missions; primarily in the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) AOR. These capabilities include Contractor-Owned Contractor- Operated (COCO) platforms conducting air, ground, maritime (surface and subsurface), space, and cyber ISR operations.

Leidos is a subcontractor on the LEIA contract responsible for deploying, integrating, and operating C6ISR systems into the USINDOPACOM theater of operations.

What’s in it for you?

The C6ISR Senior Information Systems Security Engineer is responsible for organizing, directing, and leading Leidos information systems security staff to meet contract information systems objectives.  The position will lead the Leidos development of Authorization to Operate (ATO) and the design, development, and improvement of existing Leidos information systems.  The position will oversee Leidos C6ISR design concepts and technologies and ensure the C6ISR information systems are compliant with and integrated with the LEIA and SOCPAC information environment / system. 

The Leidos Senior Information Systems Security Engineer reports to the C6ISR Operations Lead, the LEIA Deputy Program Manager, and the Program Transition Management Team.  They are required to synchronize and coordinate with other C6ISR system engineering teams for design, integration, testing and verification, and system modifications. The position is responsible for coordinating and synchronizing Leidos information systems with other contract companies on the LEIA contract, as well as liaise with Government and Military representatives as required.

The position will be onsite in Hawaii at SOCPAC and/or designated operations center and travel to other CONUS and OCONUS locations as required. Travel is required.

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

• Serve as the primary leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Leidos Information Systems Security Engineering team responsible for design, integration, modification, testing strategy, and test activities for all C6ISR Information Systems

• Leads team with direct-report employees, subcontractor employees, and employees assigned from other directors in execution of the contract tasks

• Works without considerable direction and mentors and supervises team members

• Leads design, implementation, and management of information system security policies and procedures for assigned systems, databases, and software.

• Develops and maintains entire body of evidence to gain and maintain the appropriate Authorities to Operate (ATO) and Authorities to Connect (ATC).

• Applies advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems

• Leidos is developing and fielding maritime and airborne ISR systems and sensors to meet the requirements of the LEIA contract and we are looking for a Lead Information Systems Security engineer with experience in these fields to help design, operate, and manage the systems’ information security requirements

• The Lead Information Systems Security Engineer needs to be fluent in areas of technical leadership, requirements-analysis, design rigor, with a hands-on mindset. They must drive information security principles and design rigor as well as lead the integration with other systems internal and external to Leidos

Day to Day Activities:

• Manage Leidos contract information systems ensuring standards and regulatory compliance are enforced.

• Design information systems and solutions with other engineering teams and information security specialists on the LEIA contract to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals

• Provide reports and updates to the Program Management Off