Information Assurance Analyst

Leidos Holding$69K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS Degree along with 2-8 years of experience in a related field; experience can substitute for a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance eligibility and DOD 8140 certifications required prior to starting.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Familiarity with Information Assurance best practices and security standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Advise and document risk assessments for various systems.
  • Develop System Security Plans (SSP) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Conduct continuous surveillance on mission-critical systems, ensuring compliance with ATO and IATT standards.
  • Perform inspections of computer equipment and software in SCIF environments.
  • Investigate and report on network service-related requests and firewall exceptions.
  • Implement IA standards to identify and resolve security violations.
  • Collaborate with developers and stakeholders on day-to-day IA solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for technical skill development.
  • Career advancement potential within the organization.
  • Internal position mobility available.
  • Supportive work environment with collaborative team dynamics.
  • Involvement in critical defense programs supporting national security.
Full Job Description

The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking Information Assurance Analysts forfuture and upcoming positions at Langley AFB. These positions are part of a large Military Intelligence Program supporting the USAF Air Combat Command’s (ACC) ISR mission.

Applicants will support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) by providing Information Assurance (IA) support to AF Wing and Squadron-level organizations located at Joint-Base Langley-Eustis VA. 

Note: This is a contingent job posting for vacancies as they arise within the program.

Opportunities for technical skill development, career advancement and internal position mobility are available.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Advise, conduct and document risk assessments.
  • Help develop System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Provide continuous surveillance of mission critical AF DCGS systems and components inclusive of Authority to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT) components.
  • Perform computer equipment, software and magnetic media inspections during Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) installations and removals.
  • Investigate, verify and report information related to firewall exception requests, network service requests (NSR) and port service requests (PSR).
  • Implement IA and security standards and procedures to identify, report and resolve security violations.
  • Develop capability-based IA requirements based upon user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. 
  • Develop, collaborate and coordinate IA solutions with product developers and AF acquisition agents, security, Information Technology and operations personnel during day-to-day operations and during weekly / monthly Integration forums.
  • Validate and maintain the accreditation of the assigned Security Plans.
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.

Basic Qualifications

  • BA/BS Degree and 2-8 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance eligibility and DOD 8140 certifications prior to assignment
  • Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively with on-site personnel and enterprise AF DCGS stakeholders and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Applicants possessing extensive working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorizations (A&A), Xacta IA Manager and Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) A&A workflow platforms are highly desired

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Original Posting:
June 28, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

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