Cybersecurity Analyst - ISSO

00180 Dynetics, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sensors in Huntsville, AL seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst-ISSO to ensure DoD RMF compliance for systems in development while preserving operations. The role focuses on documenting, evaluating, and finalizing security packages, STIG implementation, and risk assessment across software, systems, and networks.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, mentor teammates, and drive continuous improvement in risk management practices, vulnerability assessment, and accreditation readiness in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required; 8+ years of experience or 3 years with degree substitute
• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge to develop and maintain RMF packages
• Familiarity with DoD RMF, STIGs, IAVMs; at least IAT II or IAM III certification preferred
• Experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems
• Must be US citizen and able to maintain a Secret clearance; Huntsville resident or relocation required
• Strong written and verbal communication, team collaboration, and risk assessment skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee, evaluate, and support documentation and assessment processes to meet government cybersecurity standards.
• Support external test and risk reduction events; implement STIGs for systems.
• Assist system owners in addressing items on a POA&M and manage accreditation packages.
• Communicate findings to management and stakeholders; lead engagements when needed.
• Ensure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts meet DoD security, resilience, and dependability requirements.

Skills

Risk management

RMF

DoD STIG

ACAS

Nessus

SCC

STIG Viewer

Linux

Windows

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

SCC

STIG Viewer

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos' Defense Senior Research and Analysis Division is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst-ISSO to work in our Leidos Defense Sensors has offices in Huntsville, AL. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to provide solutions to ensure compliance with the DoD RMF Framework for systems in development while maintaining continued functionality.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will oversee, evaluate, and support documentation and assessment processes to meet government cybersecurity standards. The candidate will support external test and risk reduction events, implement STIGs for systems and assist system owners in addressing items on a POA&M. Candidate will be required to support multiple tasks in parallel, productively contribute in and lead team engagements, and communicate effectively to management, coworkers, and customers. Candidates must show willingness to expand technical expertise to increase the impact of contributions across the team and client mission. Utilize best practices and methods for monitoring, auditing, and measuring risk, compliance, and assurance efforts. Ensure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts conform to DoD security, resilience, and dependability requirements at the software application, system, and network levels. Document preliminary or residual security risks for system operation & manage and finalize Accreditation Packages.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have Bachelors Degree in relevant field with at least 8 years of experience. Three years of applicable experience can serve as substitute for degree. In lieu of a degree a combination of education, military experience plus 11 years of may be considered.
• Must have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity with the ability to develop and maintain a Risk Management Framework authorization package. Familiarity with DoD STIG requirements, RMF, IAVM's. Familiarity with Cybersecurity assessment tools such as ACAS, Nessus, SCC, STIG Viewer.
• Experience administrating Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Must comply with the experience, training, and certification requirements IAW DoD 8570.01 IAT level II or IAM level III.
• Must be a US citizen, possess and able to maintain a current Secret Clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a highly-technical, team-oriented environment that includes customers and co-workers
• Strong desire to learn and constantly improve
• Experience mentoring and teaching Cybersecurity/IT methods and best practices to peers

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Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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.

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