Leidos is seeking a detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in Security Accreditation to support the assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of information systems. The successful candidate will ensure systems comply with government and industry cybersecurity requirements while supporting the organization's Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the security accreditation process for information systems.
- Develop, maintain, and review security authorization packages.
- Conduct security control assessments in accordance with RMF and applicable security standards.
- Collaborate with system owners, engineers, and stakeholders to implement security controls.
- Perform security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitor systems for compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards.
- Maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and track remediation activities.
- Support continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability management and security reporting.
- Prepare documentation for Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities.
- Participate in internal and external cybersecurity audits.
- Stay current on cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–7 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or security compliance.
- Experience implementing or supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Knowledge of:
- NIST SP 800-37
- NIST SP 800-53
- NIST SP 800-171
- FISMA
- FedRAMP (preferred)
- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Tenable, Nessus, or ACAS.
- Strong understanding of security controls, risk assessment, and compliance documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- At least one of the following Information Security Certifications:
- CISSP
- CISM
- Security+
- CAP (Certified Authorization Professional)
- CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance)
- CEH
- Ability to obtain a Secret level Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Experience supporting continuous monitoring programs
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) knowledge/experience
- Security Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) knowledge/experience
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework knowledge/experience
- Vulnerability Management knowledge/experience
- Security Compliance knowledge/experience
- Risk Assessment knowledge/experience
- Incident Response fundamentals knowledge/experience
- Security Documentation knowledge/experience
- Microsoft Windows & Linux administration knowledge/experience
Remote Interview / Identification Notice
**** Please be advised that during the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on, and your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes if an offer letter is extended to you.
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Original Posting:
September 24, 2026For 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00The 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 an industry and technology leader serving government & 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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