Information Assurance Analyst

Leidos Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced Information Assurance Analyst to support the HR3DGI program for the U.S. Army Geospatial Center in Alexandria.

You will provide technical IA support for wide-area and remote sensing data collection systems and manage accreditation, RMF artifacts, and vulnerability management. The role requires rotational deployment: 90 days OCONUS followed by 90 days of special leave. Join a Team focused on security, compliance, and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Active US citizenship and DoD Top Secret clearance.
• DoD 8140 IAT/IAM Level II or Security+ within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain a second professional certification within 6 months.
• Proficiency with NIST SP 800-53 RMF.
• Experience with IA A&A processes and DoD/NIST/CNSS guidance.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs/SRGs and hardening guidance.
• Ability to work independently and with on-site/remote teams.
• Strong communication skills and broad IT knowledge.
• Passport and international travel availability; CONUS/OCONUS deployment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Apply NIST and DoD RMF standards to support RMF artifacts and ATO.
• Develop and maintain accreditation packages and documentation.
• Implement IAVM and continuous monitoring processes.
• Conduct compliance and vulnerability assessments.
• Apply security controls based on Nessus/SCAP and DISA STIGs.
• Use CS2 scripts on applicable systems.
• Configure and interpret reports from SIEM, HBSS/HIPS, DLP, WSUS, and network devices.
• Support design and implementation of security solutions meeting requirements.
• Perform vulnerability and risk analyses across systems with stakeholders.
• Provide cross-functional support across complex networks.
• Brief Program Managers and Contract Officials on IA/cyber issues.
• Cross-train teammates and administer environment changes.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Security+ certification

NIST RMF knowledge

IA&A experience

DISA STIGs

Passport/visa

Deployment readiness

Flexible hours

RMF tools (Xacta/eMASS)

Windows/Linux admin

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Xacta IA Manager

eMASS

SIEM

HBSS/HIPS

Job description

Description

Position: Information Assurance Analyst

Location: Alexandria, VA

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 MissionFocused Environment

The Leidos Defense Sector provides advanced systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. From enterprise IT and largescale 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 Information Assurance Analyst to support our High-resolution Three-dimensional Geospatial Information (HR3DGI) program for the U.S. Army Geospatial Center in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you will provide technical IA support for wide-area and remote sensing data collection systems. This position requires rotational deployment: 90 days OCONUS followed by 90 days of special leave without pay at your home of record.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply NIST and DoD standards in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Develop, update, and maintain accreditation packages, documentation, and RMF artifacts for ATO and IATT activities.

• Implement Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and continuous monitoring processes.

• Conduct compliance and vulnerability assessments.

• Implement security controls based on Nessus and SCAP scan results aligned with DISA STIG requirements.

• Apply Collaborative Security Solution (CS2) scripts to applicable systems.

• Configure and interpret reports from SIEM tools, HBSS/HIPS, DLP, WSUS, workstations/servers, network switches, firewalls, and related security systems.

• Support design, development, and implementation of solutions that meet network and system security requirements.

• Perform vulnerability and risk analyses across systems, networks, and applications in coordination with cyber professionals, network staff, teammates, and Government stakeholders.

• Provide cross-functional support across multiple systems and environments within a complex, interconnected network.

• Brief Program Managers and customer Contract Officials on IA and cybersecurity issues, achievements, incidents, and challenges.

• Cross-train teammates on department-specific responsibilities.

• Administer Information System environment changes to ensure compliance with security best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).

• US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.

• Current DoD 8140 IAT/IAM Level II certification, or ability to obtain Security+ within 6 months of hire.

• Ability to obtain a second professional certification within 6 months (Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, etc.).

• Proficiency with NIST SP 800-53 RMF.

• Experience supporting IA Assess and Authorize (A&A) processes and implementing DoD/NIST/CNSS IA guidance and directives.

• Strong knowledge of DISA STIGs and SRGs and experience hardening workstations, servers, applications, and network devices.

• Ability to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards as needed.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with on-site personnel and remote customers.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Broad IT knowledge with ability to identify issues and research corrective actions.

• Currently possess or ability to obtain a passport and international travel visa.

• Ability to successfully complete the CONUS Replacement Center deployment training and medical requirements.

• Willingness to work long, irregular hours in hardship or hazardous OCONUS locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• AMSOPP1Certifications such as Security+ and PenTest+.

• Experience with RMF, A&A processes, Xacta IA Manager, or eMASS.

• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualized environments, and networking devices.

AMSOPP1

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.

Original Posting: September 17, 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 $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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.

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.