Join Leidos as a Cyber Analyst (Authorization to Connect) in Odenton, MD

Leidos is hiring multiple Cyber Analysts to support critical Connection Approval / Authorization to Connect efforts at Ft. Meade, MD. Primarily on-site with light partial telework available at customer discretion. Maximum starting salary: $70,000/year. Outpace the status quo with Leidos – we're recruiting disruptors for high-impact DoD missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist branch leadership with communications, deliverables like briefings, white papers, SOPs, CONOPS, COOP Plans, and DISN CPG updates.
• Ensure DoD architecture compliance; develop/maintain SOPs/TTPs; distribute up to three annual memorandums.
• Craft policies/plans for Federal/DoD/DISA standards including SIPRNet Access Migration (SAM), MPLS, RMF, and Cloud connections.
• Provide cybersecurity policy recommendations for DISA strategic planning, governance, and change management.
• Perform IA compliance analysis, assess DISN connection cybersecurity impacts, review network/RMF packages and MOAs/MOUs.
• Process/QA connection packages, resolve issues, deliver monthly metrics and weekly 30/60/90-day expiring circuit reports.
• Attend governance boards/working groups, provide minutes, track actions.
• Maintain CAO database integrity, manage mailboxes, track MP metrics using government systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's in IT-related field + 3 years experience (experience may substitute degree).
• Active DoD TS/SCI eligibility clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification.
• Deep knowledge of National/DoD IT policy, software evaluation processes, lifecycle quality, and formal/informal reviews.

Why Leidos?

Pay range: $57,850 - $104,575 (contract-specific). We offer mission-critical work, growth opportunities, and a culture that demands excellence. Original posting: November 17, 2025. Apply now for U.S. positions.