Cybersecurity Analyst

Leidos seeks an Information Assurance (IA) / Cybersecurity Analyst (RMF Analyst) to support a new program for DISA CDES at Ft. Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

• Support Assessment and Authorization for DoD systems, software, and networks using Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system
• Deliver IA/Cybersecurity security services aligned to USG, DoD, and NSA policies and guidelines
• Monitor and help ensure compliance with information security policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including support for internal auditing, reporting, technical reviews, and identification of security risks
• Draft, review, edit, and recommend 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)
• Assist with implementing and administering information security policies, procedures, and technologies to protect systems, applications, and data on tactical and development networks while partnering with technical SMEs, systems administrators, and engineers

Requirements

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

Technologies / Tools

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2
• Sec+ CE
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTP)
• System Security Plans (SSP)
• Plan Of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
• Cross Domain Solutions and Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI) framework
• UNIX/LINUX OS
• Scripting language
• IDS/IPS
• Firewalls
• VPN
• Virtualization
• DLP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI) framework, process, and implementation
• Experience performing risk assessment, IT audits, security planning, systems accreditation, and policy development
• Experience complying with USG, DoD, and DA regulations, including responding to information security audits and questionnaires
• Understanding of related IT (e.g., firewalls, VPN, virtualization, DLP) 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

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement
• Competitive compensation

Compensation

• Pay Range: USD 87,100 - 157,450 per yearly

Location

• Odenton, MD (onsite)

Additional Information

• Original Posting: October 27, 2026
• For U.S. positions: Leidos reasonably anticipates the requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.