Cybersecurity Analyst

Description

The Digital Modernization sector at Leidos is seeking RMF Analysts for a new program at Ft. Meade, MD. .

Summary

Seeking an Information Assurance (IA) / Cybersecurity Analyst in support of the DISA, Cross Domain Enterprise Services (CDES) contract, with the primary responsibility of supporting the implementation and administration of information security policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure the protection of systems, applications, and data on tactical and development networks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Assessment and Authorization of DoD systems, software, and networks in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system.
• Provide professional security services for IA/Cybersecurity in accordance with US Government (USG), Department of Defense (DoD) and National Security Agency (NSA) policies and guidelines.
• Provide the necessary support to monitor and ensure compliance with information security policies, procedures and regulatory requirements including assistance with internal auditing, reporting, technical reviews, and identification of security risks.- Assist with drafting, reviewing, editing, and recommending guidance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTP), System Security Plans (SSP), Plan Of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
• Support the implementation and administration of information security policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure the protection of systems, applications, and data on tactical and development networks by working hand and hand with technical SMEs, systems administrators and engineers.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience; additional related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 or higher (Sec CE or higher).
• 2 years of experience in IA/Cybersecurity.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI) framework, process and implementation
• Experience in performing risk assessment, IT audits, security planning, systems accreditation and policy development.
• Experience complying with USG, DoD, and DA regulations and preparing for responding to information security audits and questionnaires.
• Understanding of related information technology (e.g. firewalls, VPN, virtualization, DLP, etc) and physical security assets.
• Knowledge of domain structures, user authentication, data encryption, access audits and end-user security best practices.
• Experience with UNIX/LINUX OS and any scripting language.
• Experience working with IDS/IPS and processes.
  
  

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Original Posting

October 27, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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 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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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