Cyber Connection Analyst – DoD RMF & Policy

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking multiple Cyber Analysts to support Connection Approval/Authorization to Connect efforts at Ft Meade, MD. Roles are primarily on-site with potential light telework at customer discretion.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, policy recommendations, and analyzing RMF/IA, MOAs/MOUs, and DISN connections while maintaining data integrity in CAO databases. Active clearance and IAM II/IAT II certification are required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification is required.
• Knowledge of National and DoD IT policy is required.
• Experience establishing and maintaining a process for evaluating software and documentation is preferred.
• Ability to maintain quality throughout the software life cycle and conduct formal/informal reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support Connection Approval branch leadership with communication, deliverables, and documentation (briefings, white papers, SOPs, CONOPS, COOP Plans, and DISN CPG updates).
• Ensure compliance with DoD architectures, programs, and standards; develop and maintain SOPs/TTPS, and distribute memorandums.
• Develop and implement policies for compliance with Federal, DoD, and DISA policies (SAM, MPLS, RMF, Cloud connection approvals).
• Provide cybersecurity policy recommendations supporting DISA's governance and change management.
• Conduct IA compliance analysis and assess cybersecurity impact of DISN connections; review RMF packages and security agreements.
• Process and QA connection approval packages; resolve issues and ensure DoD policy compliance.
• Produce monthly performance metrics and weekly 30/60/90-day reports on expiring circuits.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

IAM II/IAT II

IT policy knowledge

Software evaluation

Lifecycle reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Job description

Leidos is seeking multiple Cyber Analysts to support Connection Approval/Authorization to Connect efforts at Ft Meade, MD. Roles are primarily on-site with potential light telework at customer discretion.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, policy recommendations, and analyzing RMF/IA, MOAs/MOUs, and DISN connections while maintaining data integrity in CAO databases. Active clearance and IAM II/IAT II certification are required.