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Senior Information Security Analyst

AT Leidos
Leidos

Senior Information Security Analyst

Aberdeen, MD

Description

Are you ready for a rewarding and inspiring career?

Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a highly qualified and trained Senior Information Security Analyst to provide expert guidance and direction underpinning Leidos on-site support to research and development activities on Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland.

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The Mission

The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions to include applying cloud-factory and aaS (as a Service) capabilities and integrating commercial products to provide a comprehensive digital engineering approach to IT transformation.

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Your Main Mission:

The Senior Information Security Analyst will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals on the Leidos on-site support team. The Senior Information Security Analyst will provide cyber support to a variety of engineering projects, involving research & development, prototyping, integration, test and evaluation, cross domain solutions, and software development.

  • Leads a team of other cybersecurity professionals
  • Reviews and approves all cybersecurity program deliverables
  • Communicates program cybersecurity to program leadership
  • Interacts with other engineering and program leads to deliver cross functional projects

What Sets You Apart:

  • Must have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8+ years of relevant work experience
  • Top Secret clearance eligible for access to SCI and a Counterintelligence polygraph
  • Professionally recognized cybersecurity certification in a DoD Directive 8140
  • Must have experience supporting NSA approved cross domain solutions Lab Based Assessment Security Assessment (LBSA) team.
  • Must have 5 years of experience with cross domain solutions (CDS) to include: supporting CDS research and development teams building new technology; supporting DoD programs with CDS needs; authoring CDS documentation; performing hands-on assessments of security controls; and must have a strong understanding of Linux.
  • Completed training compliant with CDS Raise the Bar (RTB) and documented experience supporting RTB projects.
  • Documented experience supporting CDS R&D projects that were RTB compliant.
  • Documented experience supporting a team with working knowledge of the NSA certification and authorization process for cryptographic systems in addition to CDS.

You Might Also Have:

  • Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience supporting Army and NSA customers
  • Experience developing policies and procedures for new program startup

Clearance Required:

  • Must possess a Top Secret clearance eligible for access to SCI and Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph or ability to obtain CI polygraph by contract start

Original Posting:

June 26, 2025
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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00161651
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program