Risk Management Framework / Information Assurance Analyst Engineer

Leidos Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an RMF/Information Assurance Engineer to support large-scale migration and operations on a DoD contract at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role covers RMF, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring across NIPR/SIPR enclaves.

Candidates should hold an active DoD TS/SCI clearance, have experience with STIG/ACAS, and thrive in a dynamic regulatory environment. Leidos offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 8+ years' IA experience or 12+ years of IA experience without a degree.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• Understanding of RMF, NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards.
• Familiarity with network technologies in a classified environment including crypto and key management.

Responsibilities

• Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to information system, network and security events.
• Maintaining RMF packages for all enclaves within scope of the contract.
• Documenting compliance actions in the tracking system.
• Ensure systems are operated and maintained per SSP, SOP, and directives.
• Review IS Authorization documentation to support Certification/ Accreditation activities.

Skills

RMF/NIST knowledge

IA engineering

Security monitoring

Audits & risk assessments

Policy compliance

Team collaboration

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

8+ years IA experience in lieu of degree

Tools

STIG Viewer

ACAS

SCC

Classified environment tooling

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking an RMF/Information Assurance Engineer to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract In Fort Belvoir, VA. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA's Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI at time of considerstion.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events.

• Maintaining the NIPR and SIPR RMF packages for all enclaves within scope of the contract.

• Documents compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system.

• Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and customer directives.

• Ensures records are maintained for workstations, servers, software, routers, firewalls, network switches, crypto, and other relevant hardware/equipment throughout the information system's life cycle.

• Evaluates proposed changes or additions to the information system and advises senior site leadership of the security relevance.

• Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring.

• Ensure proper protection and / or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered.

• Working with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to develop, implement and manage a formal Information Security / Information Systems Security Program.

• Develop, implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures.

• Review and update IS Authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) to support IS Assessment and Authorization (Certification/Accreditation) activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree with 8+ years' experience or 12+ years of IA experience without a degree.

• Current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as Security + or CISSP.

• Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards.

• Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management.

• STIG compliance, SCC and STIG Viewer experience, and ACAS expertise.

• Expert with Microsoft Windows, Linux, and system virtualization in a secure network environment.

• Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance.

• Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change.

• Good writing and verbal presentation skills.

• Active DoD TS/SCI at time of considerstion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past or current ISSM/ISSO experience

• Security+ or CISSP

• GCIH a plus

• DoD IS knowledge and experience

• Background or understanding of System Security Plans (SSP)

• Security hardening scripting/automation experience

• Microsoft OS Certification (MCSE Win 7 or other)

• Linux certification (RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, etc.)

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Original Posting: August 21, 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: $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.