Cyber Security Specialist

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Posted
40 days ago

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This role $151k
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This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $135,650–$188,825 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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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.

Leidos currently has 245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 235 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Security Specialist

Join Leidos as a Cybersecurity Analyst supporting the TENCAP program at Fort Belvoir, VA, where you will ensure that system design, deployment, integration, and operations meet all required security standards for GRIDS IV. You will manage and sustain over 10 accreditation packages, conduct cybersecurity analysis and assessments, perform risk analyses on current and future systems, develop recommendations for improvements, and advise leadership on cybersecurity risks and operational impacts. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and 8-12 years of relevant experience, including expertise in the Risk Management Framework (ICD 503) for DoD IT systems accreditation. CISSP certification is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Conduct accreditation and cybersecurity analysis tasks for GRIDS IV contract.
  • Perform risk analysis on system configurations, architectures, and operating environments.
  • Develop recommendations for cybersecurity improvements and mitigation strategies.
  • Advise program leadership on cybersecurity risks and operational impacts.
  • Maintain expertise in relevant technologies, system components, and technical programs.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8–12 years of relevant experience supporting DoD acquisition programs.
  • 3+ years applying Risk Management Framework (ICD 503) for IT system accreditation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity analysis and compliance systems.
  • CISSP or other relevant cybersecurity certification required.

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