Risk Management Framework / Information Assurance Analyst Engineer

Leidos Holding$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree with 8+ years’ experience or 12+ years of IA experience without a degree.
  • Current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as Security+ or CISSP.
  • Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards.
  • Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) in a classified environment.
  • STIG compliance, SCC, and STIG Viewer experience, and ACAS expertise.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Windows, Linux, and system virtualization in secure networks.
  • Ability to adapt to regulatory changes and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously monitor and respond to security events within information systems and networks.
  • Maintain RMF packages for NIPR and SIPR enclaves related to the contract.
  • Document compliance actions in an automated compliance tracking system.
  • Ensure information systems are operated and disposed of per internal security policies and practices.
  • Maintain records for various hardware and software throughout the system's life cycle.
  • Evaluate changes to information systems and inform leadership about security implications.
  • Participate in audits and perform risk assessments while ensuring continuous monitoring.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Generous PTO and leave policies.
  • Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
Full Job Description

Leidos is seeking an RMF/Information Assurance Engineer to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract In Fort Belvoir, VA. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI at time of considerstion.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events.

  • Maintaining the NIPR and SIPR RMF packages for all enclaves within scope of the contract.

  • Documents compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system

  • Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and customer directives.

  • Ensures records are maintained for workstations, servers, software, routers, firewalls, network switches, crypto, and other relevant hardware/equipment throughout the information system's life cycle.

  • Evaluates proposed changes or additions to the information system and advises senior site leadership of the security relevance.  

  • Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring.

  • Ensure proper protection and / or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered

  • Working with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to develop, implement and manage a formal Information Security / Information Systems Security Program.

  • Develop, implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures.

  • Review and update IS Authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) to support IS Assessment and Authorization (Certification/Accreditation) activities.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS degree with 8+ years’ experience or 12+ years of IA experience without a degree.

  • Current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as Security + or CISSP.

  • Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards.

  • Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management

  • STIG compliance, SCC and STIG Viewer experience, and ACAS expertise.

  • Expert with Microsoft Windows, Linux, and system virtualization in a secure network environment.

  • Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance

  • Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change

  • Good writing and verbal presentation skills

  • Active DoD TS/SCI at time of considerstion.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Past or current ISSM/ISSO experience

  • Security+ or CISSP

  • GCIH a plus

  • DoD IS knowledge and experience

  • Background or understanding of System Security Plans (SSP)

  • Security hardening scripting/automation experience

  • Microsoft OS Certification (MCSE Win 7 or other)

  • Linux certification (RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, etc.)



Original Posting:
August 21, 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 $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.

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