Cybersecurity Lead

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The Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos is hiring for a Cybersecurity Lead to serve in a key position on a mission-critical program in our Columbia, MD office. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in Agile DevSecOps to ensure delivery of a premier solution to the customer. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform Cyber Security accreditation IAW DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology (IT). 
• Participate in the Government Led Cybersecurity Working Groups and assist in the execution of DoDI 8500.01, "Cybersecurity" and DoDI 8510.01, "Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Technology" or current Army authorization process directive as applicable.
• Design, develop, implement and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments, while assisting architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Top Secret/SCI security clearance required with ability to pass a Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 10 plus years of experience in Cybersecurity with Government programs.
• 10 plus years of experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• One or more DoD Manual 8570 IAT II/III certifications.

Favorable if you have:

• Proficiency and knowledge in Network and Network management protocols.
• Proficiency and knowledge in Network architecture design, deployment, accreditation and operation.
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Certification.

Original Posting Date:

2024-06-12

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 $144,300.00 - $260,850.00

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.