Security Architect

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 154,050 - 278,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect in Bethesda, MD to oversee the DTP Security Team and ensure compliance with security practices on the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and substantial technical security expertise in both cloud and on-premise infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security technologies and risk management processes, with at least a BS degree or a Master’s in a relevant field and over a decade of experience in the industry.

Competitive pay range is $154,050 - $278,475.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph.
• Experience managing Cyber Security Engineers and Information Security Officers.
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight of the DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders.
• Create and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations.

Skills

Security technologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS degree with 15+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 12+ years

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Linux

Windows

Jira

Confluence

Kubernetes

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

Description

Are you ready to join Leidos all-star team? Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show how to accelerate your career path.

Leidos has an exciting opening for a TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect working across several Task Orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract supporting National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center systems. This role involves leading technical security expertise in cloud and on‑premise infrastructure, guiding teams through the Risk Management Framework to obtain system ATOs across multiple domains. The position requires experience with security technologies, industry best practices, and effective security solutions. While most work is conducted on‑site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, a flexible schedule is offered and some tasks may be performed remotely depending on client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight and coordination of the DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders, streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best‑practice efficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions.
• Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs.
• Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications.
• Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team.
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Foster an environment of collaboration with team members to deliver quality service and products to our customer.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 15+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph.
• Have at least one of the following DoD 8570.01‑M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP‑ISSAP, CISSP‑ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. NOTE: the CISSP Associate is not acceptable.
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications e.g., NIST SP 800‑27, 30, 37, 53, 60.
• Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253.
• Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the entire RMF+ process to ATO.
• Experience with incident response plans, POA&M, risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans.
• Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering (SSE) management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems.
• Experience managing a team of Cyber Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).
• Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components.
• Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, and public key infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification.
• Experience with SAFe methodology.
• Successfully achieved ATO under RMF+ across multiple domains.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOpsSec environments.
• Experience with big data applications.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with OIDC or OAuth2.
• Experience with any of the following technologies:
  • Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera containerization technologies
  • CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Gitlab
  • Elasticsearch
  • Active Directory
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Scripting languages like Bash, Python, or PowerShell

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $154,050.00 – $278,475.00. 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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.