Cybersecurity Analyst

Leidos

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$69,550–$125,725 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $140k
This role $98k
$57k most similar roles pay here $183k

This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $117,747–$162,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $98k versus about $140k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 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.

Leidos currently has 254 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 238 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Analyst

The Cybersecurity Analyst joins the team to support the assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of information systems while ensuring compliance with government and industry cybersecurity requirements. This role involves leading security accreditation processes, developing and reviewing authorization packages, and conducting control assessments in accordance with Risk Management Framework standards. The individual will perform risk assessments, recommend mitigation strategies, manage Plans of Action and Milestones, and handle vulnerability management and reporting. Key technical competencies include proficiency with NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, FISMA, and FedRAMP standards. The candidate will utilize tools such as Tenable, Nessus, or ACAS to manage security controls. Experience with Windows and Linux administration is also relevant. This role focuses on the critical domain of information assurance and security compliance within a regulated framework to protect organizational data assets.

What you'll do

  • 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 standards.
  • 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 and participate in audits.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a 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, and FedRAMP (preferred).
  • Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Tenable, Nessus, or ACAS.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret level Security Clearance.
  • Active Secret clearance (preferred).
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) (preferred).

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