Deputy Cyber Manager

Leidos • Scott Air Force Base, IL • 19h ago

Description

Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Deputy Cyber Security Manager to support the DISA GSM-O II TN09 Network Assurance (NA) Program. GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and Combatant Commands. In this role, you will serve as the DISA Global Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Deputy, overseeing Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP), Boundary Defense, and other critical DCO activities. You will help lead a team of 175 analysts responsible for cyber threat intelligence analysis, security event detection and response, and network traffic analysis, while driving innovative solutions into daily operations. This is a hybrid position allowing light/partial telework, but candidates must be able to commute on-site to Scott AFB the majority of the time.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Leadership :

Manage day-to-day mission requirements across three sites: Whitehall, OH; Scott AFB, IL; and Hill AFB, UT.

Provide oversight for personnel located in Colorado Springs, CO (4 personnel).

Employee Engagement :

Foster a positive organizational culture and ensure employee well-being.

Lead the DISA Global Net Assurance staff, including employee engagement, training, performance reviews, and other personnel needs.

Mission Support :

Act as the DISA Global Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Lead in their absence.

Participate in DISA DCO working groups with DISA and DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) organizations.

Technical Leadership :

Oversee teams responsible for:

Triaging and analyzing alerts from network sensors.

Conducting network forensics to identify malicious activity.

Providing incident and situational awareness reporting to DISA cybersecurity service subscribers.

Creating and modifying signatures and custom alerting logic based on adversary activity and vulnerabilities.

Implementing active mitigations to prevent or contain nefarious activity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven experience managing operations across large teams (>35 personnel).

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8+ years of relevant experience (additional years of experience may substitute for a degree).

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent) with the ability to obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days of start date.

Strong understanding of Cyber Network Defense (CND) principles, including protect, detect, respond, and sustain within a Computer Incident Response organization.

Motivated self-starter and team leader with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience managing and leading a "team of teams."

Familiarity with DISA and DoD networks.

Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common security elements.

Expertise in enterprise SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel, QRadar, LogLogic, etc).

Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.

Demonstrated ability to brief Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership.

Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, GLSC, or CASP.

Experience in intelligence-driven defense and/or cyber-kill chain methodology.

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:

September 19, 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.

REQNUMBER: R-00167134

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.

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