Security Architect

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr