C-UAS Cyber Security Architect

Via Logic LLC; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Cyber Security Architect to lead end-to-end security architecture for the Army’s C-UAS Network Communication System (NCS), defining secure designs that protect M-LIDS and FS-LIDS supporting SHORAD missions. You will guide engineering teams and defend the approach to government stakeholders.

The role requires 10+ years in cybersecurity, active Secret clearance, RMF/ATO experience, and DoD 8570/8140 certs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering + 10+ years cybersecurity/security architecture experience.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT/IASAE II/III certification (CISSP, CASP+, etc.).
• Proven experience architecting security for complex networked/tactical systems.
• Expertise in encryption, identity/authentication, access control, and secure cloud/remote-access design.
• Strong RMF/ATO experience and hands-on development of security architecture artifacts.
• Experience with threat modeling, Agile security oversight, and briefing senior government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the NCS security architecture, trust boundaries, and system-wide controls.
• Architect encryption, identity/MFA, and RBAC for tactical and DIL environments.
• Design secure cloud integration and zero-trust remote access for tactical data pipelines.
• Lead RMF/ATO strategy, author artifacts, and coordinate with ISSM/ISSO/AO stakeholders.
• Conduct architecture-level threat modeling and risk assessments; define design-level mitigations.
• Provide security oversight to Agile engineering teams; review sprint deliverables for compliance.
• Represent security architecture during government assessments and TIMs; maintain architecture documentation.
• Mentor cybersecurity engineers and enforce secure-by-design principles.

Skills

Security architecture

RMF/ATO

Encryption & identity

Threat modeling

Agile security

Clearance

DoD certifications

Briefing government stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering

Job description

Cyber Security Architect - C-UAS Network Communication System (NCS)

Locations: Huntsville, AL and Alexandria, VA. Telecommuting may be available.

Clearance: Active Secret with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to lead end-to-end security architecture, risk analysis, and ATO strategy for the Army’s Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Network Communication System (NCS). You will define the secure design that protects M-LIDS and FS-LIDS systems supporting Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) missions.

This role owns the security architecture across the lifecycle-encryption, authentication, access control, secure cloud/remote-access patterns, RMF/ATO artifacts, and threat modeling-while guiding engineering teams and defending the technical approach to government stakeholders.

Key Duties

• Define and lead the NCS security architecture, trust boundaries, and system-wide controls.
• Architect encryption, identity/MFA, and RBAC for tactical and DIL environments.
• Design secure cloud integration and zero-trust remote access for tactical data pipelines.
• Lead RMF/ATO strategy, author key artifacts, and coordinate with ISSM/ISSO/AO stakeholders.
• Conduct architecture-level threat modeling and risk assessments; define design-level mitigations.
• Provide security oversight to Agile engineering teams; review sprint deliverables for compliance.
• Represent security architecture during government assessments and TIMs; maintain architecture documentation.
• Mentor cybersecurity engineers and enforce secure-by-design principles.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering + 10+ years cybersecurity/security architecture experience.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT/IASAE II/III certification (CISSP, CASP+, etc.).
• Proven experience architecting security for complex networked/tactical systems.
• Expertise in encryption, identity/authentication, access control, and secure cloud/remote-access design.
• Strong RMF/ATO experience and hands‑on development of security architecture artifacts.
• Experience with threat modeling, Agile security oversight, and briefing senior government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C-UAS/SHORAD/LIDS programs.
• Security architecture for fielded DoD tactical networks.
• eMASS/RMF control assessment experience.
• Familiarity with DoD crypto standards and DIL network security.
• DevSecOps/CI-CD security architecture experience.
• Advanced certifications (CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, GIAC).

Original Posting

September 9, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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.