Information Assurance Specialist

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Information Assurance Specialist in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.

Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Exciting opening for a SME Information Assurance Specialist to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda, MD. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

• Provide expert guidance in all areas of information assurance, system integration, and program management in order to help the customer make high level decisions about the future of IT systems across the IC.
• Developing assessment criteria (metrics, measures, key performance indicators) for security requirements and implementation guidance
• Participating in external cybersecurity related governance, policy, and standards bodies
• Evaluating existing and emerging technologies and recommend strategies to support mission requirements
• Providing talking points at a Senior level for Leadership
• Act as a SME sounding board for discussions on future IT enhancements, developments and influence real decisions on future IT directions
• Provide input and guidance on current and future IC SoCCs
• Provide feedback on integration activities across the entire IT portfolio
• Provide cutting edge input on areas of future investment for the customer

• TS/SCI with Poly
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Requires MS degree and 15 – 20 years of prior relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
• Requires extensive experience performing Assessment & Authorization with Greenlight

• Familiarity with SCOR/CIRT/SCEC waivers/ICSCC reporting/Jetstream/Xacta/Altitude

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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.

December 9, 2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.