RMF Assessment & Authorization Analyst

Join Our Innovative Team at Leidos! At Leidos, you'll be part of a team that creates innovative solutions for the U.S. Navy, directly contributing to the readiness of the warfighter. You'll work on products that simulate real-world scenarios, helping the Navy prepare for critical missions. This is your chance to make a tangible impact while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented RMF Assessment & Authorization Analyst to support the Navy’s Synthetic Signature Generation (SSG) program. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of advanced simulation and training systems, playing a vital part in the Navy’s cybersecurity posture. As an RMF Assessment & Authorization Analyst, you will support the implementation and maintenance of information assurance (IA) and cybersecurity processes, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, system/network administration, patch management, and compliance with DoD and Navy policies. You will work closely with technical teams to ensure all systems meet rigorous security standards, directly contributing to the operational effectiveness and security of Navy training environments. This is a customer‑facing role, coordinating with multiple partner organizations, managing technical effort, and reporting status on efforts to achieve Authority To Operate (ATO) approval for multiple programs/products. Key Responsibilities Lead and support RMF Assessment & Authorization activities for Navy simulation and training systems. Implement and maintain cybersecurity safeguards, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. Administer and support system/network security, including server and workstation setup, patch management, and vulnerability scanning. Track and support Certification and Accreditation (C&A) efforts, IA workforce management, and overall coordination of IT/IA approvals. Support continuous monitoring of NSWCCD training systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve security issues and support the accreditation of new and existing systems. Maintain documentation and records in accordance with Navy and DoD requirements. Required Education Bachelor’s degree in a technical or managerial discipline. Required Experience Five (5) years of experience in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Test and Evaluation (T&E), or Assessment and Authorization (A&A) related field. Five (5) years of experience with Information Assurance tools such as DISA eMASS, ACAS, or similar. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proactive approach to problem‑solving and influencing complex projects. Active Secret clearance (or higher). Desired Experience DoD Compliant Cyber Certifications: CCNA, Security+, CISSP, etc. Full Security Control Assessor qualification Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr