Leidos Digital Modernization seeks a Senior Continuous Monitoring Analyst to support the delivery and enhancement of enterprise data and analytics products for multiple DoD organizations. This role involves executing continuous monitoring of security controls, implementing tools and processes to track system performance and compliance with RMF requirements, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to enforce security protocols. The analyst will validate updates to system security plans within GRC tools, analyze vulnerability data from platforms like ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, and Splunk, and develop dashboards for risk-based decision making. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 8–12 years of cybersecurity experience, and DoD 8570/8140 certification such as CySA+, GCDA, GCIH, along with expertise in RMF processes and cybersecurity tools. Preferred candidates have TS/SCI clearance and additional cybersecurity certifications.
Skills
RMF
ACAS
HBSS
Tanium
Splunk
eMASS
CI/CD
Python
SQL
PowerShell
Linux
Windows
DoD 8570
DoD 8140
CySA+
GCDA
GCIH
NIPRNet
SIPRNet
JWICS
What you'll do
Execute continuous monitoring of security controls for classified and unclassified data.
Implement tools to track system performance and compliance with RMF requirements in real-time.
Validate updates to system security plans and POA&Ms within GRC tools like eMASS.
Analyze vulnerability and security data from platforms such as ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, Splunk.
Develop and maintain Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) plans and templates for information systems.
What we're looking for
8-12 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, continuous monitoring, or vulnerability management.
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent DoD 8140 training/experience.
Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification for Intermediate Cyber Defense Analyst roles (e.g., CySA+, GCDA).
Experience implementing and supporting RMF processes, including continuous monitoring and system authorization.
Proficiency with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, Splunk.
Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and compliance data across enterprise IT environments.
Market check
Salary context
Competitive pay
How this pay compares to similar roles
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This role pays more than
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$151k
versus about
$157k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
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About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
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Listed pay typically runs
$107,900–$195,050
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