Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Description

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Lead to oversee two cybersecurity teams supporting the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program: an Identity Management team and a Software Auditing team. This role provides both technical and operational leadership across identity and access management, compliance auditing, platform security, and vulnerability remediation activities.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can effectively supervise personnel while also contributing directly to technical operations, audits, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity initiatives.

An active Secret clearance or higher is required for consideration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Identity Management and Software Auditing teams supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations.
• Perform technical duties alongside team members, including IAM operations, software auditing, compliance validation, and remediation activities.
• Oversee Linux/Solaris platforms and directory services to ensure security, availability, and operational performance.
• Manage cybersecurity operations in alignment with RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct and oversee software and system auditing activities, including review of application configurations, access controls, patching, and secure configuration compliance.
• Support vulnerability management, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).
• Experience leading cybersecurity, IAM, or compliance/auditing teams.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, vulnerability management, and compliance practices.
• Experience with Linux/Solaris administration and directory services.
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IAM/IdM platforms and cybersecurity tool integrations.
• Experience with software auditing, system hardening, and compliance validation.
• Relevant cybersecurity or IAM certifications.
• Experience supporting SailPoint or similar identity management implementations.

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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