The Civil Group at Leidos has an opening for an entry-level Cyber Risk Analyst to support cybersecurity and risk management activities from our Gaithersburg, MD office, with opportunities for telework. In this role, you will support vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, information assurance, security documentation, and incident response activities across cloud and enterprise environments. You will work with technical and non-technical teams to help maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements and strengthen the overall security posture of supported systems. Primary 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. Basic Qualifications 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. Must be located in or within commuting distance of the Gaithersburg, MD area. 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 Qualifications 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. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: October 26, 2026 For 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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. Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected]. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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