Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at Leidos

Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified and cleared Vulnerability Assessment Analyst for the Multi-Domain Solutions Division. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support across all-domain large-scale weapon systems Information Technology Systems and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) team to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed scale and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers domain engineers and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.Primary responsibilities:Assistin the analysis of new security tools and technologies and their impact on existing systems and workflows.Support the integration of security solutions by helping to document and implement configuration settings and requirements.Contribute to ensuring security changes are technically sound andcomply withRMFDoD andNISTstandards.Helpidentifyand address gaps in cyber tools and processesandassistwith the implementation ofnew solutions.Learn and apply DISA STIGs byassistingwith their implementation and verification on various systems.Contribute to security monitoring and incident response usingSIEMtechnologies.Collaborate with team members to communicate and document security configurations and requirements.Maintain familiarity with software development product lines.Required Qualifications: Must be local to Richardson TX and Greenville TX Security Expertise:RequiredDoD8140 IAT Level II compliant certification such as CompTIA SecurityMust have an active and current Secret ClearanceBachelors degree with 5 Years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degreeTechnical Proficiency:Over two years of experience in systems OSsecurityor network security.Proficient in Tenable Nessus Nessus Manager and or other vulnerability scanning and management.Operating Systems & Automation:Basic hands-on experience with command-line interfaces on various operating systems including Linux and Windows.Understands basic command in using Bash and PowerShell for scripting and automation.Compliance & Risk Management:Basic working knowledge of DISA STIGs including the ability to apply verify and document compliance.Understands the basics of Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including the creation of technical artifacts.Problem-Solving & Collaboration:Demonstrated analytical skills for troubleshooting security andconnectivityissues.A proven collaborator with excellent communication skills able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Additional Qualifications/CertificationsFamiliarity with other vulnerability scanning or security tools ( Evaluate-STIGSTIGviewer).Experience with scripting or automation to enhance scanning and reporting processes.Experience withWindows and Linux operating systems and network device configurationsandnavigating and interactingvia command line.Knowledge of containerization platforms like Docker and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes OpenShift or similar.Other relevant cybersecurity certifications like SSCP CCSP CEHPenTest Cloud GIAC GCED GCIH orCySA area plus.If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:November 20 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $85150.00 - $153925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Children Activity,Mac Os,Accomodation,LTE,E Learning,ITIL Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 85150 - 153925