Expert Information Security Analyst

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 126,100.00 - 227,950.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Security Engineering
IT Service Management
Cloud Computing
IT Transformation
Prototyping
Integration Testing
Evaluation
Software Development
Leadership
DoD
Information Assurance
Information Security
Cyber Security
Security Analysis
Computer Networking
Linux
Virtual Machines
Scripting
Training
Research and Development
Policies and Procedures
Startups
Security Clearance
Counterintelligence
Continuous Integration
Market Analysis
Law

Job Details

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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

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

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

The Expert Information Security Analyst will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals on the Leidos on-site support team. The Expert Information Security Analyst will provide cyber support to a variety of engineering projects, involving research & development, prototyping, integration, test and evaluation, cross domain solutions, networking, 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 12 relevant years of work experience
  • Must have Top Secret clearance eligible for access to SCI and a Counterintelligence polygraph
  • Professionally recognized cybersecurity certification in a DoD Directive 8140
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience that demonstrates a detailed understanding of multiple security assessment applications and the ability to create applications when those tools will not suffice for an assessment.
  • Must have 5 years of experience in information assurance, information security, or cybersecurity
  • Must have experience supporting NSA approved cross domain solutions Lab Based Assessment Security Assessment (LBSA) team.
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in cross domain solutions (CDS), conducting hands-on security assessments, networking, Linux, virtual machines and appliances, and software/scripting development.
  • 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.

You Might Also Have:
  • Master's degree with 10+ years of 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.
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