Senior Information Security Analyst

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst in Alexandria, VA to manage security for multi-level environments from Secret to SAPF. You will enhance ISSO/ISSM efforts, ensure compliance with NISPOM and DoD directives, and collaborate with CAPE and SAPCO to maintain secure operations on JWICS and other systems.

Required: TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility, 8+ years of related experience, and DoD security expertise. Preferred: experience with eMASS, Xacta 360, and ATO processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Experience with DoD security directives and NISPOM.

Responsibilities

• Manage eMASS ATO accreditation.
• Team lead for SAP-F ATO requirements and updates.
• Handle storage, handling, and disposal of classified materials per regulations.
• Administer 701/702 forms.
• Manage burn bags and media, media receipt controls.
• Coordinate with building management on security issues.
• Assist with ATO renewals and compliance.
• Control import/export of media and devices.
• Perform media destruction and documentation.
• Document facility status changes between projects.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD security standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

eMASS

Xacta 360

Job description

Senior Information Security Analyst

Alexandria, VA. Top Secret with SCI eligible required.

The Defense Sector at Leidos has an immediate job opening for a Senior Information Security Analyst for an opening in Alexandria, Virginia contributing to the Analytic Support to Force Planning (ASFP) program that supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Joint Data Support (JDS). All on the Leidos Security Team value the importance of safeguarding our nation's highly classified materials at all levels. This position will need you to maintain the utmost integrity. Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career. The Senior Information Security Analyst will be working with the Leidos Security Team to manage, administer, operate, and maintain security for a suite at multiple security levels from Secret to Special Access Required. This includes a suite at the Collateral security level and dual-use secure facility: Sensitive Compartmented Information facility (SCIF) and Special Access Program facility (SAPF). The Senior Information Security Analyst will enhance the work of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) by researching current policies and procedures, updating, and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring compliance to DoD security standards. The Senior Information Security Analyst will implement and ensure compliance with important DoD security directives, policies, and procedures, such as, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), the Physical Security Standards for Special Access Program Facilities supporting Joint Air Force, Army and Navy DoD SAPs and SAP-type compartmented efforts. The Senior Information Security Analyst will work with the security team to administer and manage policies and procedures associated with various information systems across the applicable boundaries. These include stand-alone networks and client computers and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS) network. The analyst will work with the CAPE security office and the DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Central Office (SAPCO) to ensure seamless compliance with DoD security policies. In addition to the Dual-Use Facility, the Security Analyst will administer all aspects of security regarding an Open Collateral Suite at the Secret level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage customer’s eMASS ATO accreditation.
• Team Lead for SAP-F ATO requirements and updates.
• Work with the security team to store, handle and dispose of classified materials in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Administer 701 and 702 forms.
• Manage burn bag use and disposal.
• Administer and account for all carrier bags.
• Work with building management as needed, concerning security issues.
• Assist with the Authority to Operate renewals and compliance.
• Control moveable media imports and exports to include Compact Discs, Digital Video Discs and Hard Drives.
• Conduct software and hardware inventory controls.
• Document and control media receipts for media from other facilities.
• Perform media destruction activities and documentation.
• Document the changing of the facility status between projects.
• Assist in the opening and securing of the facility.
• Produce a weekly schedule of running projects and coordination of security duties.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI and SAP clearance.
• CompTIA Security Plus certification at minimum.
• Experience with eMASS, Xacta 360 preferred.
• Experience with DoD ATO requirements and implementation.
• Strong experience, knowledge and understanding of the operation of a SCIF and SAPF facilities.
• Familiarity with key national DoD strategic guidance, policies and directives, such as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), the Physical Security Standards for Special Access Program Facilities supporting Joint Air Force, Army and Navy DoD SAPs and SAP-type compartmented efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with writing skills.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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.

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].

Company Information

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.

Original Posting

Original Posting: November 6, 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.