Leidos

Senior Cybersecurity Documentation Specialist

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: AlexandriaMarylandVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) initiatives for Cross Domain Enterprise Services (CDES).
  • Support the Multi-Security Level Integration and Test Facility (MSL-ITF) by providing detailed system requirements and continuous monitoring updates.
  • Manage and maintain CDES and MSL-ITF Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) packages.
  • Implement tracking and remediation processes to improve vulnerability management timelines.
  • Strengthen the overall security posture of the systems.
  • Provide compliance insights to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM).
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated into all phases of the system lifecycle.
  • Ensure accuracy across Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) results, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity documentation required for RMF authorization packages (e.g., SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, policies, and procedures).
  • Prepare and maintain Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts supporting system authorization and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Collect and organize BOE results generated by the software team as part of their DevSecOps process.
  • Publish, organize, and maintain BOE results in a Government-approved system (such as eMASS or Xacta).
  • Ensure cybersecurity documentation aligns with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Validate accuracy and completeness of documentation within GRC tools (e.g., eMASS or equivalent).
  • Support continuous monitoring documentation updates reflecting system changes, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts.
  • Collaborate with ISSOs, ISSMs, system engineers, DevSecOps teams, and cybersecurity personnel to collect and validate required documentation inputs.
  • Support preparation for audits, inspections, and cybersecurity assessments by ensuring documentation readiness and traceability.
  • Track and manage documentation updates related to system changes, configuration updates, and security control implementations.
  • Develop standard templates, processes, and best practices for cybersecurity documentation management.
  • Analyze compliance gaps and support remediation tracking and reporting.
  • Support data calls, assessment activities, and RMF lifecycle processes (including Step 0 and ongoing authorization support).
  • Prepare reports and documentation to support Government risk-based decision making.
  • Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline OR equivalent training/experience aligned to DoD 8140 pathways.
  • 8–12 years of relevant experience supporting cybersecurity documentation, RMF, or compliance activities.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity documentation and RMF processes.
  • 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 alternatives.
  • Ability to generate, prepare, store, and maintain cybersecurity BOE results.
  • Experience in vulnerability management and remediation processes.
  • Experience developing and maintaining RMF documentation (e.g., SSPs, POA&Ms, BOE artifacts).
  • Experience supporting continuous monitoring and cybersecurity compliance processes.
  • Experience working with GRC tools such as eMASS or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity audits, inspections, and authorization activities.
  • Experience analyzing and applying cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF).
  • Experience operating within SAFe or Agile frameworks supporting enterprise systems.
Benefits
  • competitive compensation
  • health and wellness programs
  • income protection
  • paid leave
  • retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Risk Management Framework (RMF)cybersecurity documentationvulnerability managementcontinuous monitoringcompliance analysisdocumentation managementcybersecurity policiessystem requirementsDevSecOpsaudits and assessments
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingleadershipanalytical skillsreportingprocess improvementadaptability
Certifications
Top Secret (TS) clearanceCySA+GCDAGCIHDoD 8570/8140 baseline certificationDoD 8140 Training Repository qualificationsequivalent training/experience