Information Assurance Analyst

Leidos

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On-site
Location
Suffolk, VA
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 426 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Information Assurance Analyst

JOB TITLE: Information Assurance Analyst The Information Assurance Analyst joins the Leidos Digital Sector to manage the security and compliance framework across enterprise cloud and network infrastructure. This role involves managing the security posture throughout the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, translating federal and DoD security directives into actionable controls. Key responsibilities include conducting vulnerability scans, performing continuous monitoring of network devices and servers against STIGs, and maintaining formal documentation like System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones. The analyst ensures compliance within AWS and Azure environments against FedRAMP controls. Required skills include hands-on experience with ACAS, Nessus, and RMF processes. The position requires a Top Secret Security Clearance, a BS degree, five years of cybersecurity experience, and a certification meeting DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II requirements.

What you'll do

  • Manage the security posture of enterprise cloud and network services throughout the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans of network and cloud assets and coordinate remediation actions with technical teams.
  • Perform continuous monitoring and compliance validation of devices and resources against STIGs and agency benchmarks.
  • Verify compliance within AWS and Azure environments to ensure alignment with FedRAMP controls and the shared responsibility model.
  • Develop and maintain RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), traceability matrices, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for security audits by gathering and presenting evidence of control implementation.
  • Track and report on Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) directives to ensure timely remediation.
  • Provide security guidance to engineering teams to integrate security controls into the design of new services.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a current Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must have a BS degree.
  • Requires a minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in Information Assurance or Cybersecurity.
  • Requires at least 2 years of experience securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Must have a working knowledge of FedRAMP controls.
  • Must hold a certification meeting DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II requirements (e.g., CompTIA CASP+, CISM, or CISSP).
  • Requires hands-on application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) from initiation to continuous monitoring.
  • Requires experience conducting vulnerability assessments using tools such as ACAS, Nessus, or equivalent systems.

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