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Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Cybersecurity Lead
Location
Florida + 1 moreAll locations: Florida | Massachusetts
Posted
92 days ago
Salary
$107.9K - $195.1K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Cybersecurity Lead
Leidos
• Delivering timely and accurate development of cyber artifacts needed for the program • Lead cybersecurity efforts for specific software development and engineering projects • Develop the cybersecurity requirements to be included in and allocated to the product baseline(s) • Assess, document, and report on the cybersecurity posture of various systems. • Develop and implement cyber mitigation strategies in response to identified vulnerabilities • Managing the cybersecurity policies, best practices, controls, and technologies used to secure applications, data, and infrastructure in cloud environments • Creating a framework for integrating security measures and controls into the design and implementation of a software solution • Identifying and prioritizing potential threats to a system, application, or organization • Accurately monitor, track, and report on cybersecurity project status to internal and external stakeholders • Coordinates with Leidos PMO and customer stakeholders to prioritize cybersecurity tasks
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) – twelve (12) years of experience
- Experience managing RMF artifacts and maintaining system ATOs
- One or more DoD Manual 8570 IAT II/III certifications prior to start, such as CompTIA Security+
- Able to multi-task, manage a team of cyber engineers, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- US citizenship and current secret clearance
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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