Continuous Monitoring Analyst SME

Description

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experiencedSMEContinuous MonitoringAnalystto support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.

In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuousimprovement-helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility,enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domainexpertisewhile delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages and conducts continuous monitoring of security controls, ensuring the protection of classified and unclassified data.

• Implements tools and processes to track system performance, security, and compliance, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, in real time.

• Coordinates with cross-functional teams (ISSO, ISSM, engineering, IT, operations) to implement and enforce security protocols and best practices.

• Ensures the accreditation process for DoD systems (e.g., RMF accreditation) is completed andmaintainedin compliance with all applicable requirements.

• Develop andmaintaintheConMonStrategy

• Oversee andmonitorall systems (re-authorization and new systems) throughout their life cycle for changes that mayimpactthe security posture of the system

• Validate updates to the system security plans and the POA&M in the security assessment and management tool to reflect changes to the IT system

• Validate that controls applicable to the automatedConMonreviews are properly implemented as part of the corresponding RMF package ineMASS.

• Participate, contribute, and provide information as part of Step 0 and other steps of the RMF process and data call information andprovide assistancein kickoff meetings if assessments are needed.

• In support of theConMonprogram, theSMEshall design, develop,maintain,executeand improve a comprehensiveConMonprogram based on theConMonStrategy.

• Develop andmaintainstandardConMonplan templates for ISs.

• Collaborate withConMonAnalysts,SCRM,ZeroTrust, ISSM,DevSecOps,System Engineers,ISSOs, and Stakeholdersto resolve asset visibility and CCRI score issues

• EnsureConMonDeliverables aresubmittedon-time and with high accuracy

• Communicate daily with government stakeholders about system posture, vulnerable systems

• Coordinate andfacilitatecoordination with system administrators, ACAS administrators, HBSS administrators, etc. on issues receiving the acceptable credentialing percentages on scans, HBSS data, etc.

• Support the system development lifecycle of a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technical solution within the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Top Secretwith SCI eligibilitysecurity clearance

• Bachelordegree in (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Engineering) or higher from an accredited college oruniversity OROfferings listed in DoD 8140 Training Repository ORGCFA or GCIA

• 12+ years IT program/project management experience leading Continuous Monitoring and Vulnerability Management activities.

• 5 or more years IT program/project management experience leading Security tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Tanium, or Splunk.

• Successfultrack recordfor delivering large/complex projects on time and within budget within DoD Organizations

• Ability to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and standards to ensurecompliancyin accordance withthe applicable audits and inspections for an organization.

• Ability to lead a fast-paced Splunk dashboard development effort

• Expert level understanding of vulnerabilities/weaknesses across complex IT environments and ability to understand applicability of security standards across technologies.

• Certifications in Cybersecurity like Security plus,DODIA/IAT Level III certification

• Demonstratedexperience with:

• Theplanning, coordinating, scheduling, resourcing, tracking, documenting,executingand analyzing audits and inspections within an organization(Expert Level).

• Applying compliance standards to large and complex IT environments.

• Communicating and coordinating at a functional and senior government.

• Data analysis and developing work products to enable governmentrisk baseddecisions.

• The development and execution of knowledge management best practices and the automation of knowledge management frameworksin order toenhance processes and procedures related to the management of the Continuous Monitoring Program.

• The development and coordination of guidance and work products related to issues tracking management,planof actions and milestones, and ensuring transparency of vulnerabilities within an organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI

• Certifications in Cybersecurity like Security plus,DOD IA/IAT Level III certification

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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.

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About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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