Lead Security Engineer — TS/SCI Poly & Team Lead

Leidos; Maryland; On-site; USD 154,050 - 278,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Lead Security Engineer to manage security efforts in a complex network environment. This role involves leading teams, defining security strategies, and mentoring engineers. Candidates must have extensive experience in security engineering, risk assessment, and modern security tools, along with a Master's degree and CISSP certification. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance and offers a competitive salary range between $154,050 and $278,475.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in Information Technology or related field.
• 10 years leading large Security Engineering teams.
• CISSP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture and ensure all requirements are defined.
• Engage with system owners to refine security requirements.
• Design and execute static and dynamic application security testing.

Skills

Leadership

Security Engineering

Risk Management

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Education

Master’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Security tools

Encryption technologies

Job description

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Lead Security Engineer to manage security efforts in a complex network environment. This role involves leading teams, defining security strategies, and mentoring engineers. Candidates must have extensive experience in security engineering, risk assessment, and modern security tools, along with a Master's degree and CISSP certification. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance and offers a competitive salary range between $154,050 and $278,475.