Enterprise Architect

Leidos; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 93.000 - 167.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid relocation to/from OCONUS

Overseas living allowance

Foreign Earned Income Tax Exemption

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k with company match

Base access

Expats community in Germany

Zusammenfassung

Leidos is seeking an experienced Zero Trust Architect for a DoD program in Stuttgart, Germany. The role requires DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and travel to OCONUS locations.

You will lead Zero Trust design, IAM, network security, and endpoint protection efforts, ensuring least privilege access and continuous monitoring across systems. The position entails collaboration with cross-functional teams, oversight of security posture, and development of incident response plans.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or higher with 8+ years in specialized security roles.
• Alternative: AA/AS with 10+ years in specialized security roles.
• Major security certifications such as CISSP or CZTA are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and implementation of a Zero Trust security architecture.
• Implement strong IAM mechanisms, RBAC, and continuous monitoring.
• Design network segmentation, secure channels, encryption, and VPN solutions.
• Oversee endpoint protection, posture assessment, and device authentication.
• Develop incident response plans and conduct regular security assessments.

Kenntnisse

Zero Trust Architecture

DoD security

Top Secret/SCI clearance

IAT 2 compliance

Leadership of 10+ personnel

Cybersecurity principles

RBAC / IAM

Ausbildung

BA/BS +8 years

AA/AS +10 years

Major security cert (CISSP/CZTA)

Tools

CISSP

CZTA

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Are you interested in continuing your career in Europe within a mission focused environment? Leidos Digital Modernization sector has an excellent opportunity for an experienced, self-directed, Zero Trust Architect. This position is in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) organization, USAFRICOM located OCONUS in Stuttgart, Germany. This position is required to travel OCONUS.

Clearance Requirement

You must hold a current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance to qualify and to be considered for this role.

Zero Trust Architecture Design

• Lead the design and implementation of a Zero Trust security architecture for the organization.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the least privilege access, micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring of network traffic.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Zero Trust principles into existing and new systems.

Identity And Access Management

• Implement strong authentication and authorization mechanisms to verify user identities and ensure secure access.
• Design and implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
• Monitor and audit user access to identify and mitigate potential security risks.

Network Security

• Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies to limit lateral movement.
• Design and deploy secure communication channels, including encryption and VPN solutions.
• Collaborate with network engineers to ensure secure configuration and monitoring of network devices.

Endpoint Security

• Design and implement endpoint protection strategies, including device posture assessment and continuous monitoring.
• Implement application control and device authentication measures.
• Work with IT teams to ensure security configurations on endpoints align with Zero Trust principles.
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response:
• Implement continuous monitoring solutions to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Develop and document incident response plans for Zero Trust environments.
• Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 10 years recent specialized or a major cert + 12 years recent specialized or 14 years of recent specialized experience
• Hold a current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Current DOD 8570 IAT 2 compliance.
• The candidate must be experienced in overseeing the management and supervision of a minimum of 10 personnel.
• Proven experience as a Zero Trust Architect or in a similar cybersecurity role.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices.
• Experience with identity and access management solutions, network security, and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, compliance standards, and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Zero Trust Architect (CZTA) are a plus.
• TESA eligibility

Perks

• Paid relocation to/from OCONUS location
• Overseas living allowance(s)- HOLA and COLA
• Foreign Earned Income Tax Exemption
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; 401k with company match; etc.
• Base access (Exchange, dining, post office, commissary access, etc.)
• Thriving Expat Community to discover Germany, Europe and more!

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Original Posting

August 24, 2026

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.