Deputy Information Technology Lead -TS/SCI Polygraph

Leidos; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase plan

Technical upskilling & training

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Deputy IT Lead to join a nationally significant ACAT 1 program using SAFe and MBSE, supporting DEVOPS with robust development, test, and production environments. You will help manage IT staff, ensure secure, scalable IT services, and align projects with organizational goals across teams and the PMO.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in IT with 8+ in management, 20+ personnel leadership, and experience in large programs. Leidos offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years IT-related experience including at least 8 years in IT management.
• Experience leading IT teams of 20+ personnel.
• Extensive experience with Agile, Scrum, and SAFe practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale programs with technology assessments and roadmaps.
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams and customer organizations; TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the IT Lead and mentor IT staff.
• Ensure availability, reliability, security, and scalability of IT infrastructure.
• Coordinate and prioritize IT projects and initiatives for timely delivery.
• Develop and oversee IT policies, standards, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues and escalate as needed.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-focused service.
• Monitor IT trends and evaluate applicability to the organization.
• Provide regular updates on IT performance, achievements, and challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or Computer Science

Tools

SAFe

MBSE

DevOps

Job description

Description

Deputy Information Technology (IT) Lead

Leidos has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Deputy Information Technology (IT) Lead in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking for a Deputy IT Lead to join a nationally significant ACAT 1 systems development program that uses the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and is supported by robust development, test and production environments. As the prime contractor, Leidos provides systems engineering, development, test, integration and operational support. The program is focused on introducing new technologies and advanced capabilities while supporting an on-going mission.

The Deputy IT Lead will support the IT Lead in overseeing the daily operations and performance of the IT organization, including the management of system administrators, network administrators, and other IT personnel. This role is responsible for ensuring IT projects and services align with organizational goals and objectives while working closely with teams across the organization. The Deputy IT Lead reports to the IT Lead and will work closely with the Operations Lead and Program Management Office (PMO) to provide leadership in architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, data flow, network design and implementation, testing, and documentation for program systems. She/he will be responsible for leading IT activities across the full scope of development and sustainment efforts, and will play a key role in requirements management, risk management, interface management, work planning, and implementation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the IT Lead, including managing and mentoring IT staff, including system administrators, network administrators, and other IT professionals.

• Ensure the availability, reliability, security, and scalability of IT infrastructure, systems, and services.

• Coordinate and prioritize IT projects and initiatives to ensure timely and successful completion and delivery.

• Develop, implement and oversee IT policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring full compliance with all applicable policies and requirements.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues in a timely manner, escalating critical matters as needed.

• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-focused service within the IT department and across the organization.

• Monitor emerging IT trends, technologies, and solutions, and evaluate their feasibility and applicability to the organization.

• Provide regular updates and reports on the IT team's performance, key achievements, and operational challenges.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 20 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Minimum of 12 years of IT-related experience, including at least 8 years in IT management.

• Must have experience leading IT teams of 20 or more personnel.

• Must have in-depth experience leading and managing system administrators, network administrators, and other IT professionals.

• Must have extensive, proven experience implementing and managing IT projects and services, preferably using Agile, Scrum, and related delivery methodologies.

• Must have experience supporting large-scale programs, including tasks such as conducting technology assessments, trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and capability roadmap development.

• Must have demonstrated experience collaborating effectively across multiple internal teams and customer organizations, preferably on a very large program.

• Must have extensive experience operating under challenging restraints while delivering against mission milestones and priorities.

• Must have experience presenting, briefing, and analyzing technical strategies and solutions with executive leadership.

• Must have experience working in an Agile development environment, and with Agile systems engineering, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.

• Must have excellent planning, prioritizing, and managing skills, and must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Must be an independent thinker, capable of performing high-quality work, both independently and with a team, in a fast-moving environment.

• Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAFe and agile certification/s strongly preferred.

• Extensive hands-on experience and expertise in cross domain solutions, cyber solutions, System Architecture and similar fields.

• Extensive hands-on technical experience with IT infrastructure, systems and services, network security, data management, and business applications.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:October 20, 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.

Pay Range:Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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.

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.