Cyber Analyst - Connection Approval Specialist

Leidos is seeking multiple Connection Approval Specialists in Ft Meade, MD to support our Connection Approval Program (CAP).These positions are primarily on-site, but partial telework may be available at the discretion of our customer and program management.

Responsibilities:

• Support Connection Approval branch leadership with communication, deliverables, and documentation, including briefings, white papers, SOPs, CONOPS, COOP Plans, and DISN CPG updates.
• Ensure compliance with DoD architectures, programs, and standards, developing and maintaining SOPs/TTPs, and distributing up to three memorandums annually.
• Develop and implement policies, plans, and SOPs for compliance with Federal, DoD, and DISA policies, including SIPRNet Access Migration (SAM), MPLS networks, RMF, and Cloud connection approvals.
• Provide cybersecurity policy recommendations supporting DISA's strategic planning, governance, and change management.
• Conduct IA compliance analysis and assess the cybersecurity impact of DISN connections, reviewing network packages, RMF Security Authorization Packages, and security agreements (MOAs/MOUs).
• Process and perform quality assurance on connection approval packages, resolving customer issues and ensuring compliance with DoD policies.
• Process connection packages, extract and deliver monthly performance metrics reports, and provide weekly 30/60/90-day reports on expiring circuit connections to CAO Government and JFHQ-DODIN personnel.
• Attend internal and external events, including governance boards and working groups, to provide meeting minutes and track action items.
• Maintain data integrity of CAO databases, managing organizational mailboxes, tracking MP metrics, and processing connection package correspondence using Government-approved systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred), and three (3) years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
• DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification
• Knowledge and experience with functional area expertise in National and DoD IT policy.
• Knowledge and experience with establishing and maintaining a process for evaluating software and associated documentation.
• The ability to maintain the level of quality throughout the software life cycle.
• The ability to conduct formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the development lifecycle.

Original Posting:
July 8, 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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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.