Information System Security Manager

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Omaha, NE

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

    management.

    Location: Work will be performed on site in Omaha, NE.

    Clearance: You must be a US Citizen and currently hold a Secret clearance to be considered for this role.

    Primary Responsibilities

    This role may include a combination of duties to protect information and maintain security controls for an entire system, site, or program to reduce risk.

    • Develop and lead Information Security projects from conceptualization to full deployment and user acceptance.

    • Create comprehensive training programs on information assurance, data security, cybersecurity best practices, and relevant policies and procedures.

    • Design training materials, including manuals, operating procedures, and presentations, and assign online courses and other resources.

    • Coordinate technical training on security tools, software, and technologies used within the organization to enhance the skills of IT staff and other relevant personnel.

    • Develop and lead training on responding to security incidents, including reporting procedures, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.

    • Implement and manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Continuous Monitoring process by utilizing an automated ticketing system, ensuring accurate tracking, monitoring, and reporting of security controls, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts within the organization's information systems.

    • Continuous monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System network and security events.

    • Document compliance activities in accordance with the governing authority-approved authorization package.

    • Support the maintenance of system accreditation packages, including SSPs, CONOPS, security control evidence, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring documentation.

    • Develop procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with Configuration Management (CM) for security-relevant Information System (IS) software, hardware, and firmware.

    • Facilitate CCB meetings; assess security impacts of proposed changes; document change requests, approvals, and implementation evidence.

    • Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with the governing authority-approved authorization package and customer directives.

    • Evaluate proposed changes or additions to the information system and advise senior site leadership of the security relevance.

    • Develop and conduct cybersecurity education and training, mentor other information assurance professionals in cybersecurity and secure software development practices.

    • Participate in internal/external security audits/assessments/inspections coordinating corrective actions as necessary; participate in the risk management process; perform risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring

    • Lead investigations of computer security violations and incidents, report as necessary to the Facility Security and Senior Program Managers.

    • Ensure proper protection and/or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered.

    • Working with the Facility Security Officer (FSO), developing, implementing, and managing a formal Information Security/Information Systems Security Program.

    • Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.

    • Author, review, and update IS Authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) to support IS Assessment and Authorization activities

    Basic Qualifications

    • An active DoD Secret clearance is required for consideration.

    • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related subject matter area from an accredited college or university and 8+ years of experience in being in an operational cyber security-specific role (e.g., information system security manager, information system security officer, cyber security specialist) or have 12+ years of experience in an IT related position with at least 10 of those years in an operational cyber security specific role.

    • At least 5 years of IA Cyber management experience.

    • Detailed understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) cyber security requirements and guidance, cybersecurity-related risk management techniques.

    • Working knowledge in maintaining compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) / DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG) security requirements for classified information systems.

    • Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment, including crypto and key management.

    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (workstation & server) and Linux operating systems in a secure network environment.

    • Experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Splunk, ACAS, STIG Viewer).

    • Experience with workflow, documentation, and configuration/change management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, eMASS).

    • Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance.

    • Must work well within a team environment and adapt quickly to change.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • CISSP or comparable

    • Past or current ISSM/ISSO experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Current DoD Top Secret clearance

    • Knowledge of OSI/SAP operations

    • Proficient in using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems and cloud computing.

    • Experience with developing policies, procedures, and guidance, including providing artifacts for the RMF process.

    If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

    Original Posting:
    January 30, 2026

    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:
    Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    About Leidos

    Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.Leidos.com .

    Pay and Benefits

    Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    Commitment to Non-Discrimination

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.