Senior Continuous Monitoring Analyst

Leidos

Senior Continuous Monitoring Analyst supporting DoD enterprise data and analytics products. Collaborating with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeAlexandria • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySplunkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute continuous monitoring of security controls to protect classified and unclassified data across mission environments
Implement and maintain tools and processes to track system performance, security posture, and compliance with RMF requirements in near real-time
Coordinates with cross-functional teams (ISSO, ISSM, engineering, IT, operations) to implement and enforce security protocols and best practices
Monitor systems throughout their lifecycle (new and re-authorized) for changes impacting cybersecurity posture
Validate updates to system security plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) within GRC tools (e.g., eMASS)
Validate implementation of security controls supporting automated ConMon reviews within RMF packages
Support development, execution, and continuous improvement of the Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Strategy and program
Develop and maintain ConMon plans and templates for information systems
Analyze vulnerability and security data from tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, Splunk, or similar platforms
Support remediation tracking and resolution of vulnerabilities and compliance findings
Collaborate with ISSOs, ISSMs, DevSecOps, system engineers, and stakeholders to resolve cybersecurity issues and improve asset visibility
Support RMF activities including Step 0 preparation, data calls, and assessment coordination
Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics to support Government risk-based decision making
Coordinate with system administrators and tool owners to ensure scan coverage, credentialing, and data accuracy
Support the system development lifecycle of a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technical solution within the organization
Ensure ConMon deliverables are completed accurately and submitted on time
Communicate regularly with Government stakeholders regarding system posture, vulnerabilities, and risk status
Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline OR equivalent training/experience aligned to DoD 8140 pathways
8–12 years of relevant experience supporting cybersecurity, continuous monitoring, or vulnerability management activities
At least one of the following foundational qualification pathways consistent with DoD 8140 requirements: Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Intermediate Cyber Defense Analyst roles (e.g., CySA+, GCDA, GCIH, or equivalent), Offerings listed in the DoD 8140 Training Repository, Demonstrated equivalent training and experience qualifying under DoD 8140 foundational qualification
Experience implementing and supporting RMF processes, including continuous monitoring and system authorization
3 or more years of experience working with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, Splunk, or similar platforms
Experience analyzing vulnerabilities, system configurations, and compliance data across enterprise IT environments
Experience supporting cybersecurity audits, inspections, and compliance activities
Experience developing reports, dashboards, and work products to support risk-based decision making
Ability to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and standards to ensure compliancy in accordance with the applicable audits and inspections for an organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritycontinuous monitoringvulnerability managementrisk management framework (RMF)system security plans (SSPs)Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)data analysiscompliance assessmentsecurity controls implementationsystem development lifecycle

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailanalytical thinkingstakeholder engagementproject managementteam coordinationadaptability

Certifications

Top Secret (TS) clearanceCySA+GCDAGCIHDoD 8570/8140 baseline certificationDoD 8140 Training Repository qualificationsequivalent training and experience