Certification & Accreditation Specialist
Certification & Accreditation Specialist
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$ 126100 - 227950
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Job Description
Are you ready to protect the infrastructure behind national security Leidos is hiring a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) Specialist to support securing mission-critical systems across cloud and on-prem environments in Suitland MD. In this role youll provide efforts that ensure full compliance drive accreditation success and safeguard operations at every level.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) across diverse mission systems.
- Prepare track and maintain RMF documentation (BOEs SAPs) within XACTA and EMASS.
- Conduct risk assessments security evaluations and documentation aligned with evolving policies and standards.
- Engage with stakeholders including ONI Fleet Cyber NAVINTEL DIA DISA and other security validation authorities.
- Deliver training on security controls RMF updates and ATO status within classified environments.
- Continuously monitor STIGs RMF controls vulnerability scans and policy compliance.
- Support approval processes for implementing cross-domain solutions.
- Coordinate with contractors responsible for secure system and software development.
- Perform continuous monitoring to ensure adherence to cybersecurity and cloud security best practices across the environment.
- Participate in technical exchange meetings and provide feedback as needed.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience: 12 years (Bachelors) or 10 years (Masters) of relevant work experience. Additional experience trainings or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI
- Certification: Active IAM Level III (e.g. CISSP) or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Expertise In:
- RMF DIACAP DCID 6/3 ICD-503 frameworks
- XACTA and EMASS platforms (SIPR NIPR JWICS)
- Project management for secure systems deployment
- Collaboration with IC DoD DISA NAVINTEL IA FLTCYBERCOM and other security governance bodies
- Securing systems and software including cloud architectures and advanced security controls
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Experience in preparing high-quality technical documents and delivering briefings to senior leadership
- Familiarity with the latest DISA STIG requirements and the other evolving cybersecurity policy requirements
- Familiarity with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud
Why Leidos
Join a team where your cybersecurity expertise drives national readiness. Youll work with committed professionals cutting-edge platforms and high-level stakeholdersdelivering secure solutions that matter.
Ready to secure the future Apply now and be part of the mission.
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Original Posting:
July 23 2025For 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:
Pay Range $126100.00 - $227950.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
