Leidos is seeking an RMF/Information Assurance Engineer to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract In Fort Belvoir, VA. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI at time of considerstion.
Primary Responsibilities:
Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events.
Maintaining the NIPR and SIPR RMF packages for all enclaves within scope of the contract.
Documents compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system
Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and customer directives.
Ensures records are maintained for workstations, servers, software, routers, firewalls, network switches, crypto, and other relevant hardware/equipment throughout the information system's life cycle.
Evaluates proposed changes or additions to the information system and advises senior site leadership of the security relevance.
Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring.
Ensure proper protection and / or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered
Working with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to develop, implement and manage a formal Information Security / Information Systems Security Program.
Develop, implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures.
Review and update IS Authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) to support IS Assessment and Authorization (Certification/Accreditation) activities.
Basic Qualifications:
BS degree with 8+ years’ experience or 12+ years of IA experience without a degree.
Current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as Security + or CISSP.
Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards.
Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management
STIG compliance, SCC and STIG Viewer experience, and ACAS expertise.
Expert with Microsoft Windows, Linux, and system virtualization in a secure network environment.
Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance
Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change
Good writing and verbal presentation skills
Active DoD TS/SCI at time of considerstion.
Preferred Qualifications
Past or current ISSM/ISSO experience
Security+ or CISSP
GCIH a plus
DoD IS knowledge and experience
Background or understanding of System Security Plans (SSP)
Security hardening scripting/automation experience
Microsoft OS Certification (MCSE Win 7 or other)
Linux certification (RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, etc.)
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August 21, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
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