
Lead SME – Zero Trust Cyber Security Analyst
Leidos
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Alexandria • Maryland • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Assess and implement Zero Trust principles and architectures within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to enhance security across digital assets.
- Integrate Zero Trust controls into system designs, configurations, and operational workflows.
- Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSO), Information System Security Managers (ISSM), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and other cross-functional teams to strengthen the Zero Trust framework.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Generate, prepare, store, and maintain cybersecurity Body-of-Evidence (BOE) results to support the DoD RMF cybersecurity authorization process.
- Define and maintain BOE requirements for the System.
- Collect and organize BOE results generated by the software team as part of the DevSecOps process.
- Publish, organize, and maintain BOE results in a Government-approved system (e.g., eMASS or Xacta).
- Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on Zero Trust principles and cybersecurity best practices.
- Stay current with emerging threats and cybersecurity trends to continuously improve security posture.
- Prepare and present reports on security assessments and compliance status to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or equivalent offerings listed in the DoD 8140 Training Repository, or possess GCFA or GCIA certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Zero Trust architectures and RMF processes.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Proven experience in managing and leading teams, with a track record of successful project delivery.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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Hard Skills & Tools
Zero Trust principlesRisk Management Framework (RMF)cybersecurity Body-of-Evidence (BOE)risk assessmentsDevSecOpscybersecurity best practicesvulnerability mitigation strategiessystem designsoperational workflowsemerging threats
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationteam managementproject deliverytraining and awareness developmentstakeholder presentationorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeGCFAGCIATop Secret clearance