Cybersecurity Analyst

Leidos; Keyport (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support NAVSEA NUWC Keyport in Keyport, WA. The role focuses on RMF security and compliance for DoD/Navy systems enabling UUV operations.

You will help maintain system security, support A&A activities, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure continuous compliance throughout the lifecycle. You’ll work with a collaborative team to strengthen cybersecurity posture of mission-critical systems while supporting assessment, authorization, and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field with 4+ or 8+ years of experience, or a Master's with 2+ or 6+ years.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or TS/SCI.
• 3+ years supporting cybersecurity, RMF compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring in DoD/Navy environments.
• Hands-on experience with ACAS, IAVM processes, security control assessments, and A&A/ATO support.
• Working knowledge of RMF, STIGs, DoD/Navy cybersecurity requirements, and DoD 8140.03 compliance.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with technical teams, leadership, and government stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test RMF security controls and related documentation, validation, and testing.
• Conduct ACAS scans, analyze results, and remediate vulnerabilities with IAVM activities.
• Support risk identification, mitigation planning, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting per Navy SCA guidance.
• Prepare and maintain A&A packages and support activities for Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Provide day-to-day cybersecurity support to the Project Manager and Team Leads across assessment, authorization, and sustainment.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

ACAS

IAVM processes

Security control assessments

A&A documentation

Job description

Help Protect Critical Naval Operations

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support NAVSEA NUWC Keyport in Keyport, WA. In this role, you will support Risk Management Framework (RMF) security and compliance activities for DoD and Navy information systems that enable the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Operations Center (UUV OC). Your work will help maintain system security, support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, perform vulnerability management, and ensure continuous compliance throughout the system lifecycle.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative technical team to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of mission critical systems while supporting ongoing assessment, authorization, and operational sustainment efforts.

This opportunity is open to candidates with varying levels of experience. The position level and compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Program Timing: This position supports an upcoming proposal opportunity with an anticipated September start.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and test security controls in accordance with RMF, STIGs, and applicable DoD and Navy directives while supporting secure system documentation, validation, and testing.
• Conduct ACAS scans, analyze results, and perform IAVM activities to identify, track, and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support risk identification, mitigation planning, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting in alignment with Navy Security Control Assessor (SCA) guidance.
• Prepare and maintain Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages and support activities required to obtain and sustain an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Provide day to day cybersecurity support to the Project Manager and Team Leads across system assessment, authorization, and operational sustainment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ or 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ or 6+ years of experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI.
• Three or more years of experience supporting cybersecurity, RMF compliance, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring in DoD or Navy environments.
• Hands on experience with ACAS, IAVM processes, security control assessments, and A&A and ATO support.
• Working knowledge of RMF, STIGs, DoD and Navy cybersecurity requirements, and current certification compliant with DoDM 8140.03.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and government stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy cybersecurity programs and working with Navy Security Control Assessor (SCA) processes and guidance.
• Familiarity with developing mitigation strategies, maintaining authorization documentation, and sustaining compliance.

AMSOPP1

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

August 7, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.