Security Architect

Leidos•Reston, VA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos has an exciting opening for a TS/SCI Security Engineer Solution Architect supporting the creation of an Enterprise AI Platform and Digital Services Framework for a Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) client. This role involves providing technical security expertise in a primarily cloud infrastructure, focusing on leading teams through the Risk Management Framework to achieve system Authority to Operate (ATOs) across multiple domains. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader skilled at cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Work will be conducted both remotely and on-site, primarily within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Requirements

BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 15+ years of prior 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 Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to ATO.
Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), 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.
Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile environment.

Nice To Haves

An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance to enable streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best practice efficiencies.
Lead solution architecture and implementation of streamlined security, governance, and accreditation support model, including automation of compliance processes.
Provide expert technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions.
Directly interact with client CIO and 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.
Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
Foster an environment of collaboration with different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer.