Cybersecurity Analyst
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- Implement and test security controls in accordance with RMF, STIGs, and applicable DoD and Navy directives while supporting secure system documentation, validation, and testing.
- Conduct ACAS scans, analyze results, and perform IAVM activities to identify, track, and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Support risk identification, mitigation planning, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting in alignment with Navy Security Control Assessor (SCA) guidance.
- Prepare and maintain Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages and support activities required to obtain and sustain an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
- Provide day to day cybersecurity support to the Project Manager and Team Leads across system assessment, authorization, and operational sustainment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ or 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ or 6+ years of experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI.
- Three or more years of experience supporting cybersecurity, RMF compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring in DoD or Navy environments.
- Hands on experience with ACAS, IAVM processes, security control assessments, and A&A and ATO support.
- Working knowledge of RMF, STIGs, DoD and Navy cybersecurity requirements, and current certification compliant with DoDM 8140.03.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and government stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Navy cybersecurity programs and working with Navy Security Control Assessor (SCA) processes and guidance.
- Familiarity with developing mitigation strategies, maintaining authorization documentation, and sustaining compliance.
Benefits & conditions
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 .
About the company
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 .
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