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Information Assurance Specialist

Leidos

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
25%
Unspecified
IT - Security
Hickam AFB, HI (On-Site/Office)

R-00165224

Description

Information Assurance Specialist

Location: PACAF Headquarters, Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Mission

Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a highly motivated Information Assurance Specialist to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) at the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Special Security Office (SSO), located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii. This role plays a pivotal part in strengthening the cybersecurity posture of Space Force operations across the Indo-Pacific region. You’ll work alongside a dynamic team of Information Assurance and IT professionals, collaborating directly with the PACAF Chief ISR Information Security Officer (CIISO), the PACAF Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and subordinate SSOs to ensure secure, compliant operations of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) systems and infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national defense priorities and support the strategic expansion of Space Force capabilities in the Pacific theater.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Support cybersecurity operations for AFJWICS systems and SCI enclaves
  • Apply NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodologies to assess and mitigate system risks
  • Provide cybersecurity guidance to PACAF and USSF personnel
  • Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Participate in meetings and working groups as directed by the PACAF ISSM and CIISO
  • Develop and review Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for significant system changes
  • Process Change Requests (CRs) through the PACAF Configuration Management Board (CMB)
  • Maintain security documentation and artifacts to support ATO/ATC sustainment
  • Coordinate with SSOs to initiate protective or corrective actions in response to security incidents
  • Conduct continuous monitoring and draft Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as needed
  • Deliver cybersecurity training and support to USSF and PACAF personnel


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related discipline with 8+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
  • US Citizen; Currently possess an active Top Secret / SCI clearance
  • Proven experience with NIST RMF methodologies
  • IAM Level II certification (e.g., CAP, GSLC, or equivalent)
  • Customer-focused with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT Systems, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in C4ISR, IT, or IA-related roles
  • 3+ years of experience applying Intelligence Community (IC) IT Security Controls
  • Familiarity with IC, USAF, USSF, and Pacific Theater operations


EIO 2024

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting: August 22, 2025
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Pay Range: Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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