Information Assurance Analyst
Company: Leidos
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos is seeking several Information Assurance Analysts to join
our team in Washington, DC. As part of our IA branch, these
positions are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of the Information Technology assets
for both unclassified and classified networks. PLEASE NOTE: We
expect these positions to become available Summer 2026. The key
duties and responsibilities include: Overseeing the security of
information systems, ensuring they are properly secured,
maintained, and compliant with established policies, standards, and
regulations. Conducting regular security assessments, vulnerability
scans, and risk analyses to identify potential threats and
weaknesses in the systems and mitigate those risks. Ensuring
systems comply with relevant security frameworks (such as NIST,
FISMA, or ISO 27001) and participating in regular security audits
to ensure adherence to compliance standards. Coordinating the
process of certifying and accrediting systems, ensuring they meet
all security requirements before deployment. Monitoring system
activity to detect unauthorized access, malware, and other
potential security threats, and implementing ongoing improvements
to security controls. Working closely with other teams (IT, legal,
compliance, etc.) to integrate security into system development and
maintenance processes and ensuring security measures align with
business objectives. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and 2
years of prior directly relevant experience; additional related
experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Must meet DoD 8570
IAT Level 2 or higher (Sec CE or higher). Active DoD TS/SCI
security clearance. Ability to pass additional customer suitability
screening(s) prior to start PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in
performing risk assessment, IT audits, security planning, systems
accreditation and policy development. Experience complying with
USG, DoD, and DA regulations and preparing for responding to
information security audits and questionnaires. Understanding of
related information technology (e.g. firewalls, VPN,
virtualization, DLP, etc) and physical security assets. Knowledge
of domain structures, user authentication, data encryption, access
audits and end-user security best practices. Experience with
UNIX/LINUX OS and any scripting language. Experience working with
IDS/IPS and processes. ms 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. Original Posting: February 19, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 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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