Cybersecurity Analyst - ISSO

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst-ISSO in Huntsville, AL to support RMF compliance for DoD systems. You will oversee documentation, assessments, and accreditation activities, coordinating with stakeholders and leading risk-reduction efforts.

The role requires DoD RMF familiarity, STIG implementation, and experience with ACAS/Nessus/SCC/STIG Viewer. US citizenship and a current Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; 8+ years experience, or 11 years with military/education alternative.
• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge; ability to develop RMF authorization package.
• Familiarity with DoD RMF, STIGs, and security assessment tools.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows OS.
• Must meet IAW DoD 8570.01 IAT II or IAM III.
• US citizenship and ability to maintain Secret Clearance.
• Residence in Huntsville, AL or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, evaluate, and support documentation and assessment processes for DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Support external test and risk reduction events; implement STIGs; assist system owners with POA&M items.
• Document preliminary or residual security risks and manage Accreditation Packages.

Skills

RMF knowledge

DoD STIG familiarity

Windows administration

Linux administration

ACAS

Nessus

SCC

STIG Viewer

US citizen

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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 Senor 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

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. 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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.