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Cyber Security Analyst
Leidos · San Antonio, Texas, United States
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In short
The Cyber Security Analyst will support cybersecurity operations at Lackland AFB by maintaining compliance with Air Force and DoD information system requirements. Responsibilities include managing RMF artifacts, conducting A&A activities, and monitoring system configurations to ensure ongoing security.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 4-6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, or equivalent certifications. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance and a DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification at the IAT Level II or higher are mandatory.
About the employer
Leidos
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & 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.
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Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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- Public Company
- FOUNDED
- 1969
- HEADQUARTERS
- Reston, Virginia
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- 10,001+
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Questions about this role
- Is this Leidos role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $87,100–$157,450 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX Company: Leidos Clearance Required: Active Top Secret / SCI At Leidos, you'll have the opportunity to support critical national security missions while growing your cybersecurity career alongside experienced professionals. We are seeking a early career to mid level Cyber Security Specialist to support cybersecurity operations at Lackland AFB, helping maintain the security and compliance of Air Force and Department of Defense information systems.
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Cyber Security Specialist
Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX
Company: Leidos
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret / SCI
Join the Leidos Team
At Leidos, you'll have the opportunity to support critical national security missions while growing your cybersecurity career alongside experienced professionals. We are seeking a early career to mid level Cyber Security Specialist to support cybersecurity operations at Lackland AFB, helping maintain the security and compliance of Air Force and Department of Defense information systems.
In this role, you will assist with cybersecurity compliance activities, support Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts, participate in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, and help ensure systems remain compliant with Air Force and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support cybersecurity compliance efforts across assigned systems and programs.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD and Air Force requirements.
- Coordinate with system owners, engineers, and program teams to support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
- Participate in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, including documentation development and maintenance.
- Monitor system configurations and identify changes that may impact security compliance.
- Conduct periodic reviews and audits to verify adherence to established security policies and procedures.
- Assist with tracking, documenting, and reporting cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Support risk assessments and help identify remediation actions for security findings.
- Maintain RMF artifacts within eMASS and other cybersecurity management tools.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal teams to support mission objectives and cybersecurity requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 4-6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience. Additional relevant experience and industry certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, or RMF-related activities within a DoD environment.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification at the IAT Level II or higher (Security+, CySA+, SSCP, etc.).
- Familiarity with RMF processes and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
- Experience working with eMASS, XACTA, or similar cybersecurity compliance tools.
- Understanding of DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Air Force or DoD programs.
- Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience with vulnerability management and security assessment activities.
- Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence.
- Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CAP, or CISM.
- Exposure to Air Force ISR missions or classified environments.
- Completion of applicable DoD or Air Force cybersecurity training requirements
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
November 2, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.