Information Assurance Analyst

Leidos; United States; Remote; 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 is seeking an Information Assurance Analyst in Alexandria, VA, to support the HR3DGI program for the U.S. Army Geospatial Center.

You will provide technical IA support for wide-area and remote sensing data collection systems, with a rotation: 90 days OCONUS followed by 90 days of home leave. You will apply RMF, develop accreditation packages, and implement vulnerability management while coordinating with cyber professionals and government stakeholders to maintain secure networks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• US Citizen; active DoD Top Secret clearance with potential upgrade to TS/SCI.
• DoD 8140 IAT/IAM Level II or ability to obtain Security+ within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain a second professional certification within 6 months (Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, etc.).
• Proficiency with NIST SP 800-53 RMF.
• Experience supporting IA A&A processes and implementing DoD/NIST/CNSS IA guidance.
• Strong knowledge of DISA STIGs and SRGs and experience hardening workstations, servers, applications, and network devices.

Responsibilities

• Apply NIST and DoD standards for RMF and accreditation.
• Develop and maintain accreditation packages and RMF artifacts.
• Implement IAVM and continuous monitoring processes.
• Conduct compliance and vulnerability assessments.
• Configure security controls based on Nessus/SCAP and DISA STIGs.
• Provide cross-functional IA support across systems and environments.
• Brief Program Managers on IA issues, milestones, and incidents.
• Administer system changes to ensure security best practices.

Skills

RMF knowledge

DoD RMF

IA A&A processes

Security clearance TS/SCI

Vulnerability assessment

SIEM tools

Networking security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Xacta IA Manager

eMASS

Nessus

SCAP

HBSS/HIPS

DLP

WSUS

Job 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 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 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.
• Certifications 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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

Pay and Benefits

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.