Description
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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. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) 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.
Your greatest work is ahead!
The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Senior Cyber Security Architect to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!
What you’ll be doing:
- Design, implement, and enhance cybersecurity framework, ensuring the protection of enterprise IT systems, cloud environments, and sensitive data.
- Develop security strategies, assess risks, and lead architectural decisions to strengthen our cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices into infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
- Apply deep expertise in network security, cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), and security architecture frameworks.
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Develop zero-trust security architectures to protect networks, applications, and data.
- Implement secure-by-design principles for IT systems, ensuring security is embedded in all development and deployment processes.
- Evaluate and recommend next-gen security solutions for endpoint protection, SIEM, IAM, and vulnerability management.
- Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for new and existing systems.
- Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other security frameworks.
- Lead security audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments, ensuring continuous improvement in security posture.
- Provide expert guidance on security incidents, forensics, and response strategies.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, security policies, and business continuity plans.
- Collaborate with SOC teams to enhance real-time threat detection, hunting, and mitigation strategies.
- Architect and implement secure cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring best practices in container security, serverless security, and cloud-native security tools.
- Enhance network segmentation, IDS/IPS, firewall configurations, and VPN security.
- Automate security monitoring and policy enforcement using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation.
- Act as a security advisor to executives and IT leadership, ensuring security aligns with business objectives.
- Lead and mentor junior security architects, engineers, and analysts, fostering a culture of security awareness.
- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, driving innovation in security strategies.
What does Leidos need from me?
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
- Master's degree and 15 to 20 years of prior relevant experience to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Favorable if you have:
- Experience in adult learning principles and instructional design (e.g., ADDIE model, Bloom’s Taxonomy).
- Understanding of ITIL, Agile, or project management principles if teaching IT service management.
- Expertise in specific technologies, such as networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software development, databases, etc.
- Relevant industry certifications, such as: CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco (CCNA, CCNP), Microsoft (MCP, MCSA, Azure certifications), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC, or CISSP.
- Experience with automation, scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.).
Original Posting:
March 28, 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
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.
