Chief Security Officer

Leidos; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Maryland is seeking a Chief Security Officer (CSO) to lead security strategy and initiatives. The CSO will oversee physical and cybersecurity operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing security programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security management and leadership, with a strategic mindset to communicate effectively at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in security management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a robust security strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable security regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of security measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security

Cybersecurity

Business Administration

Tools

GDPR

HIPAA

NIST

Job description

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions guided by our commitment to deliver mission success for our customers. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering secure, mission-focused solutions at scale to accelerate our customer’s digital transformation objectives. We deliver secure, customized enterprise IT solutions, increase efficiencies, decrease burdens, and minimize vulnerabilities in complex IT operations. Offering a comprehensive, human-centric approach, we leverage our distinctive health technology capabilities to accelerate our customers transformation needs so that they can better serve their beneficiaries.

Leidos is seeking an experienced Chief Security Officer (CSO) to lead a new program of security strategy and initiatives. The CSO will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs to protect company assets, sensitive data, and intellectual property. In addition to overseeing physical and cybersecurity operations, the CSO will act as a liaison with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Task Manager(s) on systems security and privacy matters related to customer information and information systems security. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in security leadership, a strategic mindset, and the ability to communicate security concerns at the executive level. The candidate must reside in the Maryland/Virginia region and be available to work on-site at one of our DMV office locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a robust security strategy.

• Oversee the implementation of security policies, procedures, and standards across the program.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable security regulations, industry standards, and best practices.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of security measures, recommending improvements as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution. A minimum of (8)+ years of experience in security management, with at least (5 ) years in a senior leadership role.

• Familiarity with industry-specific security regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or NIST

• Proven experience in leading physical security and cybersecurity teams, managing complex security operations, and developing security strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to think strategically and act decisively in high-pressure situations.

• Knowledge of security technologies, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity best practices.

• Familiarity with physical security systems, surveillance, and access control mechanisms.

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and how they apply to security practices.

• Ability to build and lead a highly effective security operation and integrate security efforts across the organization.

Clearance Required:

• Must be able to successfully clear a Public Trust background determination during the course of employment.

Original Posting:

May 2, 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 $80,600.00 - $145,700.00

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.