Today
Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Baltimore, MD (On-Site/Office)
R-00169298
Description
Leidos is seeking an Information Security System Administrator to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA’s Access Management functions. Join one of our high performing teams responsible for managing accesses across the agency, supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA). We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong candidate with these key required skills: Enforces the access control principles of "need to know and "least privilege," including assisting management to ensure that each user’s (including non-SSA personnel such as contractors) system access to data and transaction capabilities is limited and conforms to an authorized job function.
Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of various SSA data resources by implementing least privilege and need-to-know while administering security on SSA's production and ESEF platforms.
*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.
If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!
TEAM CULTURE
Your passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer “yes” to the following questions:
MENTORSHIP & CAREER GROWTH
Our teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find you passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. Find your “Why” with us and take your place in our Leidos Family!!
FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS ( Basic Qualifications )
FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE ( Required Skills )
These skills will help you succeed in this position: Experience with various National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Publications, including NIST SP 800-37 Rev.2, NIST SP 800-137/137A, NIST SP 800-53 Rev.4 and NIST SP 800-53A.
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.
Are you an US citizen or US resident and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.
ITSSCII
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: October 27, 2025
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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
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.
Description
Leidos is seeking an Information Security System Administrator to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA’s Access Management functions. Join one of our high performing teams responsible for managing accesses across the agency, supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA). We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong candidate with these key required skills: Enforces the access control principles of "need to know and "least privilege," including assisting management to ensure that each user’s (including non-SSA personnel such as contractors) system access to data and transaction capabilities is limited and conforms to an authorized job function.
Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of various SSA data resources by implementing least privilege and need-to-know while administering security on SSA's production and ESEF platforms.
*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.
If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!
TEAM CULTURE
Your passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer “yes” to the following questions:
- Are you looking for a company that puts employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being?
- Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an inclusive environment?
- Are you searching for a team with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?
- Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership?
- Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving complex problems, and providing innovative solutions?
- Do you have the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission for success?
- Do you have the courage to make tough ethical decisions with pride, transparency, and respect?
MENTORSHIP & CAREER GROWTH
Our teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find you passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. Find your “Why” with us and take your place in our Leidos Family!!
- Approve / Authorize / Process / implement SAM requests at various levels. Including not limited to: Modify Access, ADAM, Transfer, Renewal, Name Change, Initial access, Move, TSOID, Initial (ESEF), TSO ID (ESEF), Secondary User ID, Integration access, ART.
- Security mailbox administration, processing all security requests via electronic mailbox.
- Top Secret profiles (assignment/removal) on both production and ESEF environments.
- Create and process profile (i.e. TSTRAC) requests.
- Analyze and review audit reports, logs, and other security reports and recommend solutions.
- Assist users requiring access to protected resources by troubleshooting various security related issues.
- Develop information security standards, guidelines and procedures.
- Provide CA Top Secret maintenance and infrastructure support for both production and ESEF environments.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting by telephone or via email as part of the help desk services team.
- Provide guidance on audit initiatives initiated by higher monitoring authorities.
- Provide technical support to users or security staff with TOP SECRET and access issues electronic mailbox and case management tool.
- Troubleshooting support for Production/ESEF components.
- Provide support for WebSphere certificate creation and renewal on eSEF and Production environments.
- Participate in orientation and project meetings.
FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS ( Basic Qualifications )
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience, or additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience and knowledge to document work processes and products.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience and knowledge in Mainframe.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience and knowledge of prioritizing many different projects and tasks based on the organization’s needs, and guidance from management.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Computer Associate (CA); Top Secret access control database
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Public Trust clearance
- Prior experience supporting the Social Security Administration or similar government agencies.
- Basic knowledge of network and security applications and devices, and overall understanding of cybersecurity programs.
- Basic understanding of network security tools.
- Experience in designing, developing and producing network solutions.
- Basic knowledge in mainframe technology languages.
- Basic knowledge of programming.
- Security+ Certification.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE ( Required Skills )
These skills will help you succeed in this position: Experience with various National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Publications, including NIST SP 800-37 Rev.2, NIST SP 800-137/137A, NIST SP 800-53 Rev.4 and NIST SP 800-53A.
- Ability to assess requests, gather artifacts and communicate with customers, subject matter experts and various stakeholders.
- Knowledge or experience documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Experience and Knowledge with various Federal laws, Directives and Standards governing information systems and cybersecurity.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Excellent communication and written skills
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.
Are you an US citizen or US resident and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.
ITSSCII
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: October 27, 2025
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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
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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