Cybersecurity Specialist

Leidos•Beavercreek, OH

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for integrating security architecture and engineering efforts throughout the information technology life cycle to ensure the development and sustainment of secure systems and infrastructure. This role supports the design, implementation, integration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of software, hardware, and technical environments by embedding security concepts, controls, and mechanisms into system architecture and development processes. Responsibilities may include technical planning, system design, integration, verification and validation, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and customer requirements. This position works to achieve key project and program objectives while managing projects or processes that span multiple technical disciplines. The Cybersecurity Specialist analyzes and resolves complex technical and security challenges impacting multiple systems or operational areas and develops innovative solutions to enhance system security and performance. The role requires strong technical expertise, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and program teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions that support mission and organizational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
Experience managing RMF artifacts and maintaining system ATOs and IATTs
3+ years of experience applying the Risk Management Framework (ICD 503) for accreditation of DoD
Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity analysis, accreditation processes, compliance systems, and RMF execution.
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
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs
Top Secret/SCI Clearance is requited

Nice To Haves

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience with the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence)
One or more DoD Manual 8570 IAT II/III certifications prior to start, such as CompTIA Security+
Experience supporting DoD customers
Knowledge of agile development methodologies and management

Responsibilities

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
Conduct scans to ensure compliance with vulnerability management and DISA STIGs
Ability to utilize and configure IA scanning tools such as Nessus and SCAP scanning tools
Coordinates with Leidos PMO and customer stakeholders to prioritize cybersecurity tasks