Cybersecurity Specialist
Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist! General program information and/or position overview. The Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible to implement and execute risk management processes by utilizing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series special publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance frameworks. The Cybersecurity Specialist will work in a collaborative unified team environment to monitor, evaluate, and manage the risk posture of systems' authorization boundary to safeguard information systems by leveraging robust understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position will involve working closely with the organization's IT teams to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security control assessments, perform risk analysis and assessments, develop security strategies for mitigating and resolving findings, provide cybersecurity compliance guidance to IT teams and ensure systems remain compliant with federal standards and regulations. Primary Responsibilities: Supports the Cybersecurity Program by managing Authorization Packages (AP) to include Privacy Analysis, System Categorizations, Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), System Security Plan (SSP), and general Assessment and Authorization (A&A) oversight to obtain or maintain a system's Authorization to Operate (ATO). Focal point for enterprise SSPs managing the security posture by supporting Information System Owners (ISO) and Information System Security Officials (ISSO) with RMF responsibilities. Develop and maintain accurate and effective Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) as part of continuous monitoring for implementing cybersecurity improvements. Collaborate with Information System Administrators (ISA) and various Engineering teams to integrate security measures into new and existing information systems and major applications. Stay up to date on general information technology innovations and emerging threats and security technologies to continuously improve security posture. Required Qualifications: Familiarity of networking ports and protocols, architecture of networked and standalone systems, functionality of various operating systems, cloud computing environments and common security tools. Ability to digest and comprehend information system topology diagrams and Concept of Operations documentation. Knowledge with federal standards such as NIST, FISMA and FIPS. Exposure to Security Control Audits. Proficient with MS Office. Active (or held within 3 years) Security Clearance. US Citizenship is required and able to obtain at minimum Public Trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+) are a plus. Exposure to FedRAMP program and standards. NASA experience. To Be Considered For The Following Levels: Entry Level
Bachelors and 0 to 2 years of experience. Level 2
Bachelors and 2+ years of experience. Mid-Level (Level 3)
Bachelor and 4+ years of experience Senior-Level (Level 4)
Bachelor and 8+ years of experience Expert-Level (Level 5)
Bachelor and 12+ years of experience We are looking for candidates in the following locations: Washington, DC Greenbelt, MD Stennis, MS/New Orleans, LA Cleveland, OH Edwards, CA Huntsville, AL Houston, TX Hampton, VA Las Cruces, NM Wallops Island, VA Merritt Island, FL Moffett Field, CA Why Leidos? Grow with Us: Be part of a company that values innovation and encourages professional development. Make a Difference: Your work will directly contribute to safer, more efficient airspace for everyone. Ready to take your career to new heights? Join Leidos and help us transform the future! If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo
because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30
and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist! General program information and/or position overview. The Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible to implement and execute risk management processes by utilizing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series special publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance frameworks. The Cybersecurity Specialist will work in a collaborative unified team environment to monitor, evaluate, and manage the risk posture of systems' authorization boundary to safeguard information systems by leveraging robust understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position will involve working closely with the organization's IT teams to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security control assessments, perform risk analysis and assessments, develop security strategies for mitigating and resolving findings, provide cybersecurity compliance guidance to IT teams and ensure systems remain compliant with federal standards and regulations. Primary Responsibilities: Supports the Cybersecurity Program by managing Authorization Packages (AP) to include Privacy Analysis, System Categorizations, Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), System Security Plan (SSP), and general Assessment and Authorization (A&A) oversight to obtain or maintain a system's Authorization to Operate (ATO). Focal point for enterprise SSPs managing the security posture by supporting Information System Owners (ISO) and Information System Security Officials (ISSO) with RMF responsibilities. Develop and maintain accurate and effective Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) as part of continuous monitoring for implementing cybersecurity improvements. Collaborate with Information System Administrators (ISA) and various Engineering teams to integrate security measures into new and existing information systems and major applications. Stay up to date on general information technology innovations and emerging threats and security technologies to continuously improve security posture. Required Qualifications: Familiarity of networking ports and protocols, architecture of networked and standalone systems, functionality of various operating systems, cloud computing environments and common security tools. Ability to digest and comprehend information system topology diagrams and Concept of Operations documentation. Knowledge with federal standards such as NIST, FISMA and FIPS. Exposure to Security Control Audits. Proficient with MS Office. Active (or held within 3 years) Security Clearance. US Citizenship is required and able to obtain at minimum Public Trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+) are a plus. Exposure to FedRAMP program and standards. NASA experience. To Be Considered For The Following Levels: Entry Level
Bachelors and 0 to 2 years of experience. Level 2
Bachelors and 2+ years of experience. Mid-Level (Level 3)
Bachelor and 4+ years of experience Senior-Level (Level 4)
Bachelor and 8+ years of experience Expert-Level (Level 5)
Bachelor and 12+ years of experience We are looking for candidates in the following locations: Washington, DC Greenbelt, MD Stennis, MS/New Orleans, LA Cleveland, OH Edwards, CA Huntsville, AL Houston, TX Hampton, VA Las Cruces, NM Wallops Island, VA Merritt Island, FL Moffett Field, CA Why Leidos? Grow with Us: Be part of a company that values innovation and encourages professional development. Make a Difference: Your work will directly contribute to safer, more efficient airspace for everyone. Ready to take your career to new heights? Join Leidos and help us transform the future! If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo
because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30
and moving faster than anyone else dares.