RMF Security Analyst

Leidos; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a cyber professional to join our Fort Meade, Maryland team in a hybrid capacity with on-site emphasis and potential 1-2 remote days weekly based on mission needs. The role focuses on implementing and administering information security policies, procedures, and technologies to protect systems, applications, and data across tactical and development networks.

The candidate will support RMF A&A using eMASS, provide IA/Cybersecurity services in line with USG/DoD/NSA guidelines,

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience.
• DoD 8140 (IAT Level II) certification required before start.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF A&A for DoD systems, software and networks.
• Provide security services compliant with USG/DoD/NSA policies.
• Draft, review and update SOPs, TTPs, SSPs, POA&M, and FISMA guidance.
• Collaborate with SMEs, admins and engineers to implement security controls.

Skills

Active security clearance

IAT Level II (Security+)

RMF / eMASS knowledge

DoD / NSA policy familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Leidos has an opportunity for a cyber professional to join our team at Fort Meade in Maryland. This is a hybrid position based primarily on-site, with opportunity for 1-2 remote days per week depending on mission needs.

This position will support the implementation and administration of information security policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure the protection of systems, applications, and data on tactical and development networks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Assessment and Authorization of DoD systems, software, and networks in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system.
• Provide professional security services for IA/Cybersecurity in accordance with US Government (USG), Department of Defense (DoD) and National Security Agency (NSA) policies and guidelines.
• Provide the necessary support to monitor and ensure compliance with information security policies, procedures and regulatory requirements including assistance with internal auditing, reporting, technical reviews, and identification of security risks.- Assist with drafting, reviewing, editing, and recommending guidance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTP), System Security Plans (SSP), Plan Of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
• Support the implementation and administration of information security policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure the protection of systems, applications, and data on tactical and development networks by working hand and hand with technical SMEs, systems administrators and engineers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience. Additional years of professional and/or military experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Must possess DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) prior to start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI) framework, process and implementation
• Experience in performing risk assessment, IT audits, security planning, systems accreditation and policy development.
• Experience complying with USG, DoD, and DA regulations and preparing for responding to information security audits and questionnaires.
• Understanding of related information technology (e.g. firewalls, VPN, virtualization, DLP, etc) and physical security assets.
• Knowledge of domain structures, user authentication, data encryption, access audits and end-user security best practices.
• Experience with UNIX/LINUX OS and any scripting language.
• Experience working with IDS/IPS and processes.

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Original Posting:

August 19, 2026

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.