Cyber Infrastructure Lead: Windows/Linux Security & IT Ops

your Jared; California (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Infrastructure Support Lead to manage and protect our enterprise IT environment in our California, MD office. The role emphasizes hands-on Windows and Linux administration, scripting automation, and leading a team to ensure secure, reliable IT operations.

The ideal candidate will hold an active TOP SECRET clearance and have RMF/NIST knowledge, plus experience with vulnerability management and secure software development practices.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold an Active TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 8–12 years of IS/CS experience or a master’s with 6–10 years.
• RMF, NIST, ICD, CNSS standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux systems in a secure, stable, and scalable manner.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting.
• Collaborate with IA, engineering, and operations teams to deliver IT services.
• Perform continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events.
• Develop procedures and documentation to ensure CM for security relevant IS software, hardware, and firmware.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Windows/Linux admin

NIST RMF

Vulnerability scanning

Scripting automation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SCAP

ACAS

Jira & Confluence

ServiceNow RMF

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Infrastructure Support Lead to manage and protect our enterprise IT environment in our California, MD office. The role emphasizes hands-on Windows and Linux administration, scripting automation, and leading a team to ensure secure, reliable IT operations.

The ideal candidate will hold an active TOP SECRET clearance and have RMF/NIST knowledge, plus experience with vulnerability management and secure software development practices.