Description
?? Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Join the Leidos Digital Modernization (DigiMod) team in accelerating information technology in a changing world where we make a difference by modernizing critical networks for our government and commercial customers.
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?At Leidos , we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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?Are you ready to challenge yourself with an organization that encourage s& support scareer growth on an enterprise-wide scale? Your greatest work is ahead!
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?We are in search of a Cybersecurity Lead to join our Air Force Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) program . ?As a Cybersecurity Lead, you will interface with the Program Manager and Cybersecurity Customer counterparts, as well as several Cybersecurity personnel at several BIM Air Force Bases. The Cybersecurity Lead will have overall responsibility of the Cybersecurity across the program, to include maintaining base level Authority to Operate (ATOs) and complying with Cybersecurity policy. The Cybersecurity Lead will support the deployment team as each base's network infrastructure is modernized, and will ensure Cybersecurity is integrated into the modernized enterprise solution.
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?Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background sufficient to understand the Government's requirements, and work closely with the Government and Leidos leadership to facilitate effective planning and accomplishment of mission objectives in a timely manner.
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?In addition to developing solutions, you will help the Government customer understand the value and benefits of the Leidos solution, explain technical capabilities, features and transformation strategies.
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?Primary Responsibilities :
?Review and ensure compliance with customer security policies and requirements.
?Review new and existing system designs for compliance with security standards and best practices.
?Provide architectural and technical guidance and recommendations for securing systems and networks.
?Document and communicate security policy to enterprise organizations and gain organization commitment for security plans.
?Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of enterprise operations. Ensure new and existing products conform to information security policies, standards, and best practices.
?Understand competitor and teammate technology.
?Attend team lead sessions and act as a conduit with the program leadership team
?Interface with customer and leadership on a daily basis
?Engage the client, where applicable, in the strategic design process to translate mission requirements into technical designs
?Support the project lifecycle for infrastructure and technology projects
?Incorporate cybersecurity best practices into secure network system designs
?Ensure compliance documentation is maintained
?Collaborate using information and knowledge sharing networks and professional relationships to achieve common goals
?Lead a team of Leidos employees and subcontractors. Responsible for defining the team's direction and ensuring that individual and team goals align with the organization and customer mission.
?Provide guidance, support, and resources to help team members succeed and feel motivated to contribute their best work.
?Foster an environment of employee growth and development, promoting continuous learning and provide opportunities for skill enhancement.
?Responsible for team staffing activities, as well as addressing performance concerns, resolving disputes or disagreements within the team.
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?Basic Qualifications:**
?Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Security System Engineering or similar field and at least 12+ years of prior cybersecurity experience.
?Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
?Must have extensive experience in the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
?Demonstrated experience interacting with USG RMF personnel.
?Experience optimizing and ensuring network configuration meets DoD provided security requirements, making updates as required and reporting compliance IAW established security authorization documentation and reporting requirements.
?Expertise in developing, maintaining, and managing all relevant RMF accreditation artifacts and activities IAW DoD requirements.
?Experienceconfiguring, installing, patching & securing of all network devices IAW the latest STIGs, IAVAs, TCNOs, TCTOs, APLand Local Security Guidelines as directed.
?Experience scanningfor security threats, performing corrective action, and remediating and following DISA STIGs, TCNOs, and local security guidance, and local change management policies and procedures.
?Managing the following:
?System scans of security threats and perform corrective actions IAW TCNO guidance and coordinate their resolution actions with the CFP for non-advertised TCNOs.
?Cyber network vulnerability management scans across all network devices.
?Experience managing ATOs.
?Ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Assessment requirements resulting in authorization by the DAF Authorizing Official (AO) using the RMF process.
?Experience developing and implementing information security controls, procedures, and documentation for the operations of systems.
?Experience with ongoing Authorizations and Assessments (A&A) and continuous monitoring.
?Senior-level knowledge of information security concepts, policy frameworks, and best practices.
?Ability to write and verbally communicate information security and risk-related concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
?Must have strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and people skills
?Demonstrate poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations.
?Must have a fundamental understanding of accepted security practices and customer support
?Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and be a US Citizen.
?Must possess or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications within 60 days:
?CISM
?CISSO
?CISSP-ISSAP
?CISSP-ISSEP
?FITSP-D
?GCIA
?GCLD
?GCSA
?GDSA
?GICSP
?Preferred :
?Demonstrated experience with an Air Force or Space Force Customer, and/or prior military experience
?Prior technical roles within similar organizations with growing duties and responsibilities
?Understanding of Zero Trust principles to include network segmentation best practices and implementation
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?Must be a US Citizen and have a TS/SCI clearance.
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Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
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Original Posting:
August 6, 2025
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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
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REQNUMBER: R-00164055
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
