Cyber Architect

Description

BLUF: For consideration, candidates must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher, a current CISSP certification, and be located within commuting distance to Ft Meade, MD.

Role Overview

We're looking for a highly technical and energetic leader to join our Defense Enterprise Services team. You will provide security architecture support, drive cybersecurity implementations across the DoDNet, and serve as a primary technical point of contact for the network. This role involves developing cybersecurity solutions, providing technical strategies and guidance, and leading a small team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

A successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and deliver compelling technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security solutions and architectures for clients.
• Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) actions by developing documentation and artifacts in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) (NIST 800-37 rev 2).
• Provide input to and guide the implementation of an Audit and Accountability Plan (NIST SP 800-53).
• Develop integrated solutions for monitoring, remediating, and documenting information system vulnerabilities per DoD Instruction 8510.01.
• Design and implement integrated solutions for Asset Management, Identity, Access Control, MFA/SSO, and other cybersecurity tools (DoDI 8520.02, 8520.03).
• Review and recommend updates to existing security architectures to maximize effectiveness.
• Manage work authorizations, approve timecards, and track charging time against the plan.
• Manage the growth, performance, and professional development of staff.
• Identify risks, resolve problems, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12-15 years of related experience (relevant experience may substitute for education).
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing enterprise security solutions, including all related documentation.
• Extensive experience in enterprise security architecture design, including creating diagrams and documentation with IT system components and network topology.
• Specific experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA/ZTNA) deployments and roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of secure enterprise architecture design, particularly with C2C, IAM, NDR, EDR/XDR, SIEM, and AI/ML.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity guidance (NIST SP 800-37, NIST 800-137).
• Proven ability to break down complex problems and develop actionable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• C2C, PAM, and cloud architecture skills.
• Robotic Process Automation/Intelligent Automation.
• Experience with business case development for security solutions.
• Additional cybersecurity certifications.
• Knowledge and experience with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
• Proven leadership and management background.

Additional Details

• Location: Ft. Meade, MD
• Role Type: Hybrid (2-3 days in-office per week)
• Salary: $199,000-$260,000 (based on background, certifications, and education)

Join Leidos and help modernize defense IT systems with a real mission impact!

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

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.