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Information Assurance Analyst

Leidos


Job Location:

Alexandria, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 87100 - 157450
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Information Assurance Analyst

Location: Alexandria VA

Make an Impact with Leidos

At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers success we empower our people support our communities and operate sustainably. Our Mission Vision and Values guide every aspect of our work ensuring we do the right thingfor our customers our people and the world around us.

Thrive in a MissionFocused Environment

The Leidos Defense Sector provides advanced systems solutions and services across land sea air space and cyberspace. From enterprise IT and largescale intelligence systems to cybersecurity geospatial analytics logistics and training we support some of the nations most critical defense missions. Our teams take on challenges where failure is not an optionand succeed.

We are seeking an experienced Information Assurance Analyst to support our High-resolution Three-dimensional Geospatial Information (HR3DGI) program for the U.S. Army Geospatial Center in Alexandria this role you will provide technical IA support for wide-area and remote sensing data collection systems. This position requires rotational deployment: 90 days OCONUS followed by 90 days of special leave without pay at your home of record.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Apply NIST and DoD standards in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

  • Develop update and maintain accreditation packages documentation and RMF artifacts for ATO and IATT activities.

  • Implement Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and continuous monitoring processes.

  • Conduct compliance and vulnerability assessments.

  • Implement security controls based on Nessus and SCAP scan results aligned with DISA STIG requirements.

  • Apply Collaborative Security Solution (CS2) scripts to applicable systems.

  • Configure and interpret reports from SIEM tools HBSS/HIPS DLP WSUS workstations/servers network switches firewalls and related security systems.

  • Support design development and implementation of solutions that meet network and system security requirements.

  • Perform vulnerability and risk analyses across systems networks and applications in coordination with cyber professionals network staff teammates and Government stakeholders.

  • Provide cross-functional support across multiple systems and environments within a complex interconnected network.

  • Brief Program Managers and customer Contract Officials on IA and cybersecurity issues achievements incidents and challenges.

  • Cross-train teammates on department-specific responsibilities.

  • Administer Information System environment changes to ensure compliance with security best practices.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree with 4 years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).

  • US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.

  • Current DoD 8140 IAT/IAM Level II certification or ability to obtain Security within 6 months of hire.

  • Ability to obtain a second professional certification within 6 months (Cisco VMware Microsoft etc.).

  • Proficiency with NIST SP 800-53 RMF.

  • Experience supporting IA Assess and Authorize (A&A) processes and implementing DoD/NIST/CNSS IA guidance and directives.

  • Strong knowledge of DISA STIGs and SRGs and experience hardening workstations servers applications and network devices.

  • Ability to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards as needed.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with on-site personnel and remote customers.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Broad IT knowledge with ability to identify issues and research corrective actions.

  • Currently possess or ability to obtain a passport and international travel visa.

  • Ability to successfully complete the CONUS Replacement Center deployment training and medical requirements.

  • Willingness to work long irregular hours in hardship or hazardous OCONUS locations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree with 2 years of relevant experience.

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.

  • AMSOPP1Certifications such as Security and PenTest.

  • Experience with RMF A&A processes Xacta IA Manager or eMASS.

  • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems virtualized environments and networking devices.

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Original Posting:
September 17 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:
Pay Range $87100.00 - $157450.00

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.


Required Experience:

IC


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Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.

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