Security Architect

Are you ready to join Leidos' all-star team? Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, Leidos will show how to accelerate your career path. We have an exciting opening for a TS/SCI Security Engineer Solution Architect supporting the creation of an Enterprise AI Platform and Digital Services Framework for a Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) client. Have impact as part of a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

About the role

As the Security Engineering Solution Architect, you will provide technical security expertise in a primarily cloud infrastructure with a focus on leading teams through the Risk Management Framework to system ATOs across multiple domains. You will leverage your experience with security technologies and industry best practices to employ effective security solutions. This role requires demonstrated leadership and the ability to achieve cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Work will be conducted both remotely and on-site at several locations, primarily within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to enable streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best practice efficiencies
• Lead solution architecture and implementation of a streamlined security, governance, and accreditation support model, including automation of compliance processes
• Provide expert technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions
• Directly interact with client CIO and 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
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile environment
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines
• Foster an environment of collaboration with different team members to provide quality service and product to our customer
• Manage a team of Cyber Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)

Requirements

• BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 15+ years of prior relevant experience
• An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph
• At least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE (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 Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process to ATO
• Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), 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 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

• An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
• 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 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

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 (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.

Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Leidos crafts 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.