Sr Cyber Security Analyst

Description Senior Cybersecurity Analyst u2013 GRIDS IV Program Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/SCI Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to lead all critical Information Assurance (IA) activities for the GRIDS IV program at Ft. Belvoir, VA. This role serves as the primary cybersecurity authority for the contractor team, ensuring full compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and supporting government accreditation and defensive cybersecurity requirements. This analyst oversees more than 10 accreditation packages , provides expert guidance to program leadership, and ensures all cybersecurity efforts align with Section 5.2.3 IA requirements. The position is central to enabling secure system development, deployment, and sustainment across the GRIDS IV enterprise. What Youu2019ll Be Doing + Perform as the Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for the GRIDS IV contract, leading all IA and cybersecurity activities. + Manage accreditation, cybersecurity analysis, and assessment tasks in accordance with DoD and IC cybersecurity regulations and guidance. + Provide expertu2011level risk analysis on current and future system configurations, architectures, and operational environments. + Deliver recommendations to enhance cybersecurity posture, optimize defensive measures, and reduce system vulnerabilities. + Advise senior leadership on cybersecurity risks, tradeoffs, and strategic opportunities. + Maintain deep familiarity with associated technologies, system baselines, and technical programs to ensure accurate and timely cybersecurity support. + Support government stakeholders in achieving and maintaining system accreditation under RMF/ICDu2011503. What Youu2019ll Need + Masteru2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience + _OR_ 8+ years of work experience in lieu of a Masteru2019s + _OR_ Bacheloru2019s degree plus 4+ years of experience in lieu of a Masteru2019s + Eight (8) years of cybersecurity experience supporting DoD acquisition programs or projects + Three (3) years of experience applying the Risk Management Framework (ICD 503) for accreditation of DoD or IC IT systems + Current Top Secret/SCI clearance + Demonstrated ability to provide senior technical leadership , strategic cybersecurity guidance, and authoritative risk assessments + Proven experience managing complex accreditation packages and leading IA activities for largeu2011scale DoD systems If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo u2014 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 u2014 and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 17, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidosu2019 name. 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Created: 2026-03-19