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Responsibilities
- Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
- Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
- Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
- Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
- Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
- Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
Required Experience
- 5+ years minimum related experience; 7 years of experience desired. Years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
- Experience implementing and supporting the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline; years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Certifications:
- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II.
Required Clearance
- Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
The pay range for this position in is $120,000/year to $140,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
Responsibilities
- Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
- Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
- Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
- Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
- Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
- Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
Required Experience
- 5+ years minimum related experience; 7 years of experience desired. Years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
- Experience implementing and supporting the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline; years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Certifications:
- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II.
Required Clearance
- Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
The pay range for this position in is $120,000/year to $140,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
#LI-KK1
TS/SCI
Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
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Who's Hiring
- Booz Allen Hamilton33
- Base-2 Solutions27
- Lockheed Martin26
- Walmart20
- MANTECH18
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software24
- Education13
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Banking & Financial Services6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead information security analyst jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on information security experience, including at least two years in a lead or senior capacity
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification recognized by the employer
- Demonstrated experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection tools, and vulnerability management systems
- Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or HIPAA
- Experience leading incident response investigations and producing executive-level security reports
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Lead Information Security Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to the threat model
Hiring managers for lead information security analyst roles scan for the specific threat landscapes you've defended against. Call out whether your experience covers cloud-native environments, OT networks, or regulated industries like HIPAA or FedRAMP, not just generic security skills.
Lead with certifications that matter here
CISSP, CISM, and GIAC certifications carry real weight for lead-level roles. Put them in your resume header, not buried in a skills section, so they clear ATS filters and catch a reviewer's eye before they read your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead information security analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for roles that match your clearance level
Many lead information security analyst postings in defense and federal contracting require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance. Applying to those without the right clearance wastes both parties' time, so filter by clearance requirement before you read the full description.
Prepare a threat-response narrative for interviews
Interviewers at the lead level routinely ask you to walk through a real incident you managed end to end. Prepare a structured account that covers detection, containment, root cause analysis, and what you changed afterward, with enough technical detail to hold up under follow-up questions.
Negotiate total comp, not just base salary
Lead information security analyst offers often include training budgets, certification reimbursement, and on-call premiums that vary widely. Ask HR to break out each component before you evaluate the offer so you're comparing like for like across positions.
Lead Information Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead information security analysts?
Booz Allen Hamilton, Base-2 Solutions, and Lockheed Martin are hiring the most lead information security analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, defense contractors, and large health systems tend to post the highest volume of lead-level security roles.
How many lead information security analyst jobs are remote?
About 60% of lead information security analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in cloud security, security engineering, and GRC-focused roles. Positions tied to on-premises infrastructure, data centers, or classified government environments are more likely to require an in-office or on-site presence.
How do you become a lead information security analyst?
Start with a foundation in IT or cybersecurity, then pursue a role as a security analyst to build hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability management, and incident response. Earning a certification like CISSP or CISM signals readiness for lead-level work. From there, take on project ownership, mentor junior analysts, and document your contributions to security program improvements to position yourself for a lead title.
Can you get a lead information security analyst job with little experience?
Moving directly into a lead role with little experience is difficult because employers expect you to manage junior staff and own security decisions independently. A realistic path is to build two to three years as a mid-level analyst, specialize in a high-demand area like cloud security or threat intelligence, and demonstrate that you've led projects or cross-functional response efforts before applying to lead-level postings.
What does the lead information security analyst interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical interview covering threat detection, incident response, and your familiarity with relevant frameworks. A panel interview with security leadership often includes a scenario-based exercise where you walk through how you'd handle a live incident or security program gap. Some employers add a final round with the CISO or VP of Security before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to lead information security analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to lead information security analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, clearance level, and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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