Cybersecurity Analyst

Leidos; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Defense Sector. You will develop RMF A&A packages, document security controls, and support DoD security requirements for critical networks.

This on-site role requires DoD 8140 baseline cert, active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI upgrade preferred), and strong collaboration with architects and developers to ensure secure policies across SCI systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related experience.
• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
• US Citizen; Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• DoD 8140-compliant baseline certification (e.g., IAT Level II).
• Experience applying RMF within DoD/IC environments.
• Experience with ICD 503 and cross-domain architectures.
• Experience documenting NIST SP 800-53 controls.
• Experience in SCIFs and classified networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to brief diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop RMF A&A packages and document security controls.
• Build system scanning plans and POA&Ms.
• Assemble Body of Evidence validating control implementations.
• Analyze findings, prioritize risks, and track remediation.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to enforce security policies.
• Assess SCI threats and develop mitigations across the program life cycle.

Skills

RMF expertise

DoD/NIST

Clearance knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

eMASS

eMASSter

Evaluate-STIG

Nessus

Security Onion

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position: Cybersecurity Analyst Location: Orlando, FL

Make an Impact with Leidos

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers' success, we empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and the world around us.

Thrive in a Mission‑Focused Environment

The Leidos Defense Sector provides advanced systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. From enterprise IT and large‑scale intelligence systems to cybersecurity, geospatial analytics, logistics, and training, we support some of the nation’s most critical defense missions. Our teams take on challenges where failure is not an option—and succeed. We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team in Orlando, FL, supporting the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network and its supporting infrastructure. On this mission, we help the DAF field and operate its digital infrastructure. You will contribute to both day‑to‑day cybersecurity operations and the long‑term strategic maturation of complex, mission‑critical systems. This is an on‑site role that requires daily presence at our Orlando, FL office.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will develop multiple Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages. This includes documenting security controls, building a system scanning plan, maintaining Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and assembling a Body of Evidence that validates control implementation. Key responsibilities include:

• Build and support a culture grounded in Leidos values, beliefs, and expectations, and in the highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior
• Plan and document the security of a complex, mission‑critical defense network in accordance with the DoD RMF Plan, document, and obtain authorizations and approvals required by the Government Authorizing Official, including Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Interim Authorization to Operate (IATO), Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authorization to Connect (ATC), and Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs)
• Perform and review security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and non‑compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis
• Analyze findings, prioritize risks, and track remediation to closure
• Partner with architects and system developers to identify and implement security functionality that ensures consistent application of security policies and solutions
• Assess Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) system threats and risks, and develop mitigations throughout the program life cycle
• Contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for SCI systems and classified network operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related experience
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.
• DoD 8140‑compliant baseline certification appropriate to the work role (e.g., IAT Level II)
• Experience applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) within DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) environments
• Experience with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503
• Experience with cross‑domain or segmented architectures
• Experience developing and documenting NIST SP 800‑53 security controls
• Experience working in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and on classified networks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to brief technical and non‑technical customers and stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a dispersed team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience developing and maintaining an authorization Body of Evidence
• Experience with eMASS, including eMASSter
• Experience with Evaluate-STIG
• Experience with Tenable Nessus
• Experience with Security Onion for network security monitoring (NSM)
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Understanding of TEMPEST requirements and assessments

Pay Range

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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 here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Company Information

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Posting Information

Original Posting: October 23, 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.