Join Us to Make a Difference. At Leidos, we are committed to driving innovation through the efforts of our talented workforce, dedicated to customer success and community support. We foster a collaborative environment where teams thrive, and we are focused on sustainable operations. In the National Security Sector (NSS), we leverage technology-enabled services and mission software to assist our defense and intelligence clients in countering emerging global threats.
Your Impact Starts Here. The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within Leidos is preparing for an exciting opportunity and is seeking a seasoned Lead Information Assurance Engineer to be a pivotal part of an upcoming cybersecurity program. This role is crucial for safeguarding government-critical systems as we provide management, integration, and operational support for IT security services that enhance the enterprise's cybersecurity posture and threat monitoring capabilities.
Key Responsibilities: - Take the lead in developing and implementing comprehensive security controls, risk management frameworks, and compliance strategies.
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of vital systems and data by aligning security policies with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, IT, and compliance teams to protect enterprise systems from dynamic threats.
- Create and sustain security policies, risk management frameworks, and best practices in line with NIST, RMF, ISO 27001, CIS, and other industry frameworks.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability assessments to proactively mitigate threats.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements including FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA, GDPR, and CMMC.
- Support the security accreditation process, including documentation and technical assessments necessary for system authorization (ATO).
- Work alongside IT, DevSecOps, and software teams to seamlessly integrate security into system architectures and development cycles.
- Oversee security incident response, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts.
- Develop and promote security awareness training initiatives to cultivate a proactive cybersecurity culture.
- Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and leading practices.
- Mentor junior security engineers and provide essential technical guidance to stakeholders.
What We Need From You: - Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Master's degree with 15-20 years of relevant experience, or comparable experience in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications: - CompTIA Network+
- CISSP or other IAT III certifications.
For U.S. Positions: The anticipated close date for this job may be no earlier than three days from the original posting date listed below.
Pay Range: $148,850.00 - $269,075.00
This pay range is a general guideline only and does not guarantee compensation. Other factors influencing the offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.