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Leidos lists this Cybersecurity Training Analyst opportunity in odenton, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
This position will support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 25 (TN25) Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC). GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the DoD and COCOMs. The selected candidate shall execute in real time, in accordance with mission requirements, provide cyber training support to include training curriculum analysis and development, performance objectives, training plans, certification standards, exercise objectives, and evaluation standards in order to project future performance objectives and assist with the development of training materials to support the Joint Cyber Training objectives that will ensure cyber defensive forces possess the necessary skills required to accomplish the mission to maintain an adequate level of readiness standards established by USCYBERCOM, DCDC, and/or the Services.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide cyber technical research and analysis to define cyber training requirements and procedures for DCDC to advocate for the Command and DoD. This includes future strategies and requirements for workforce management and development, training, modeling and simulation technologies, and future concept development supporting the Joint Training System and Joint Event Lifecycle for Information Assurance (IA) force readiness assessments
Provide support to the Command in planning, managing, conducting, and integrating the cyber training program to include updating the training curriculum and materials annually
Support the continuous performance improvement and standardization efforts based on future capability needs, alternate approaches, flexible applications, and adversary modifications
Assist in the maintenance of DCDC training databases to ensure accuracy and timeliness of records
Identify, track, and resolve issues impacting training, exercises, and daily operations
Elicit inputs for the planning process from cyberspace operations elements (to include assessments) throughout the program community to assure inputs are representative of the community’s full scope to achieve and sustain the mission essential task proficiency
Provide research, analysis, and recommendations to conceive, develop, execute, and support command training requirements and after-action processes to achieve and sustain DCDC mission essential task proficiency
Develop curriculum and assist in the facilitation of foundation to expert level training for DOD Cyber Operations Forces, per Definition of Department of Defense Cyberspace Operations Forces memorandum issued by Secretary of Defense.
Develop training materials and support training for DCDC to ensure an informed, alert, and security-conscious workforce in accordance with DoD Instruction 8140 and DoD Manual (DoDM) 8570
Review and provide recommendations for approval to update the System Security Plan to aid in the Certification and Accreditation process for both DoD and Intelligence Community-owned systems
Manage metrics and status reports for Information Assurance training in compliance with DoD Directive 8570 Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) for the DCDC Workforce Improvement Program
Assist in managing tools and reports for the Workforce Improvement Program to include fully certification status data
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 4 to 8 years of applicable combined education and experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph
IAT Level II (Security +, CySA+, CND, GSEC, SSCP, GICSP)
Must have a solid knowledge of all four phases of the Joint Training System: Requirements; Plans; Execution; & Assessments
Must be familiar with the three programs of record for the Joint Training System (DRRS, JTIMS and JLLIS).
Familiar with the Joint Planning Process (JOPP) and the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) for joint training exercise planning.
Ability to travel occasionally to support exercise development events.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
Demonstrated experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership.
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Original Posting:
September 1, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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.
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 .
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Worksite address
odenton, MD, 21113, US
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