Cyber Risk Analyst

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

$58K/yr - $105K/yr

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Leidos is hiring an entry-level Cyber Risk Analyst to support cybersecurity and risk management activities across cloud and enterprise environments. The role focuses on vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, information assurance, security documentation, incident response, and compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.

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Responsibilities

Perform vulnerability assessments, including security scans, analysis of scan results, and documentation of findings
Document vulnerabilities and assessment results in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
Support continuous monitoring activities across multiple cloud environments and computing platforms
Monitor and manage audit trail logs, security scans, and related security data
Help ensure systems are maintained in accordance with established security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Support ongoing cybersecurity reporting to program and management teams
Participate in security assessments and assist with the development and maintenance of system security documentation
Support implementation and verification of information system security requirements
Analyze cyber intelligence data and assist with security incident investigations
Perform threat-hunting activities within supported operating environments
Maintain awareness of evolving cybersecurity architectures, federal security regulations, and security benchmarks
Support implementation and maintenance of automated responses to security events and incidents
Work with development teams to support DevSecOps practices within agile development environments
Continuously learn and adapt to changes in security technologies, regulations, and program requirements

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree in **Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science**, or a related field with relevant hands-on experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a **Public Trust** clearance
Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, vulnerability management, and information assurance principles
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment with multiple functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage day-to-day priorities independently while supporting overall program objectives
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

Preferred

Cybersecurity-related certifications such as **Azure Cybersecurity Architect, CISSP**, or similar industry-recognized certifications
Familiarity with **NIST RMF**, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and federal cybersecurity requirements
Experience or familiarity with cloud security environments
Understanding of **DevSecOps** principles and secure agile development practices
Familiarity with development and configuration languages such as **YAML, Python, and JSON**
Exposure to threat hunting, incident response, security automation, or cyber intelligence analysis

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Opportunities for telework from our Gaithersburg, MD office

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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10001+ employees

https://www.leidos.com

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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