Information Assurance Analyst

Leidos LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Information Assurance Analysts for future vacancies at Langley AFB, VA. You will support AF DCGS with IA expertise, performing risk assessments, SSP/POA&M tasks, and ATO/IATT-related duties on mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS with 2–8 years of experience, TS/SCI eligibility, and DoD 8140 certifications. This role emphasizes collaboration with on-site personnel and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; 2–8 years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance eligibility and DoD 8140 certifications.
• Ability to work independently and with AF DCGS stakeholders; strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise, conduct and document risk assessments.
• Help develop System Security Plans (SSP) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Provide continuous security surveillance of AF DCGS systems and IATT/ATO components.
• Perform equipment inspections during SCIF installations/removals.
• Investigate firewall exceptions, NSR, and PSR requests.
• Implement IA standards and resolve security violations.
• Develop IA requirements based on policy and resource needs.
• Coordinate IA solutions with developers, security, IT and operations.
• Validate and maintain accreditation of Security Plans.
• Assist with documentation preparation and maintenance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Oral and written comms

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

RMF

A&A (Assessment & Authorization)

Xacta IA Manager

eMASS A&A workflow

Job description

Grow with us! Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show you how to accelerate your career path. The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking Information Assurance Analysts for future and upcoming positions at Langley AFB. These positions are part of a large Military Intelligence Program supporting the USAF Air Combat Command’s (ACC) ISR mission. Applicants will support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) by providing Information Assurance (IA) support to AF Wing and Squadron-level organizations located at Joint-Base Langley-Eustis VA. Note: This is a contingent job posting for vacancies as they arise within the program. Opportunities for technical skill development, career advancement and internal position mobility are available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advise, conduct and document risk assessments.
• Help develop System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Provide continuous surveillance of mission critical AF DCGS systems and components inclusive of Authority to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT) components.
• Perform computer equipment, software and magnetic media inspections during Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) installations and removals.
• Investigate, verify and report information related to firewall exception requests, network service requests (NSR) and port service requests (PSR).
• Implement IA and security standards and procedures to identify, report and resolve security violations.
• Develop capability-based IA requirements based upon user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Develop, collaborate and coordinate IA solutions with product developers and AF acquisition agents, security, Information Technology and operations personnel during day-to-day operations and during weekly / monthly Integration forums.
• Validate and maintain the accreditation of the assigned Security Plans.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree and 2-8 years of experience.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance eligibility and DOD 8140 certifications prior to assignment.
• Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively with on-site personnel and enterprise AF DCGS stakeholders and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants possessing extensive working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorizations (A&A), Xacta IA Manager and Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) A&A workflow platforms are highly desired AMSOPP1.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 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.

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. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. 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.

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.