Strategic Security Operations Program Lead

Leidos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, seeks a senior enterprise information security architect and program manager with 8–10 years of experience to lead security strategy, risk posture, and compliance across DHS-related programs.

The role requires strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable security plans, with an emphasis on implementing enterprise information security architecture and security operations support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a customer-specific background investigation.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise information security architecture.
• Experience delivering information systems or cyber security in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise on enterprise information security architecture as applied to the organization's overall security strategy.
• Advises program on overall risk levels and security posture.
• Serves as an internal consultant and advisor in own area(s) of expertise (e.g., technology, tools, standards, best practices, processes, etc.).
• Articulates daily challenges to the DHS Portfolio Manager to support SOC development and growth
• Interprets and advises on patterns of noncompliance with program standards and adherence to industry best practices to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the team’s cyber security mission and objectives.
• Interprets and advises on appropriate application of laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific issues.
• Develops short-term and strategic training events for the assigned team.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Risk management

Security posture analysis

Client / stakeholder advisory

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Splunk

Cybersecurity standards

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, seeks a senior enterprise information security architect and program manager with 8–10 years of experience to lead security strategy, risk posture, and compliance across DHS-related programs.

The role requires strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable security plans, with an emphasis on implementing enterprise information security architecture and security operations support.