Information Security Senior Consultant

As the largest provider of IT services, Leidos develops and sustains large data and technology infrastructures and integrates complex law enforcement IT system for several US federal agencies. At Leidos we offer engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals and growth. This role would be serving a federal law enforcement agency in Clarksburg, WV with remote work possible.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Information Security Senior Consultant for our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing expert guidance on system security requirements and FISMA compliance, leveraging an expert understanding of Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and secure cloud solutions (including AWS and Microsoft Azure), and demonstrating the ability to effectively brief diverse audiences and prepare clear reports and presentations. This role also involves applying an expert understanding of CSPs and secure cloud solutions to assess and mitigate security risks. This role will be part of a strategic security consulting team which is part of a larger team that is responsible for advising clients on best practices and solutions to enhance their information security posture and meet their regulatory obligations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Clearly and concisely brief diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders, on complex information security concepts and cloud security matters.
• Develop comprehensive written reports, including security assessments, compliance documentation, and incident reports, adhering to federal standards and contract requirements.
• Prepare and deliver engaging oral presentations on information security topics, cloud security best practices, and compliance frameworks to various audiences.
• Apply a high-level understanding of Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), particularly AWS and Microsoft Azure, to support the secure engineering and design of cloud-based solutions for federal projects.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with federal regulations (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP) and contract-specific requirements.
• Assist in the assessment and authorization (A&A) process for federal systems, contributing to the development of security plans and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security controls into cloud environments throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Support the monitoring and analysis of security events and logs in cloud environments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assist in the development and execution of security awareness training for diverse user groups.
• Contribute to the preparation for and participation in security audits and compliance reviews.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, particularly in cloud environments.
• Support the implementation and management of security tools and technologies relevant to cloud security and federal compliance.
• Assist in the response to and remediation of security incidents affecting federal systems and data in cloud environments.
• Contribute to the development of security architectures for cloud-based solutions that meet federal security requirements.
• Collaborate with other security professionals and stakeholders to ensure a consistent and effective security posture across all systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems
• Management, Cyber Security or other related discipline, or equivalent experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of prior relevant experience
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is required
• Ability to research and learn both independently and as part of a team
• Must have reliable internet access
• DOD Top Secret Clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree preferred
• 8+ years of prior relevant experience with a Master's degree
• Familiarity with Agencies Agile ATO process
• Cloud Certification preferred
• Experience with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), AWS and Microsoft Azure
• A minimum of 6 years of experience managing and understanding cloud based infrastructures

Original Posting:
May 20, 2025
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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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 (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.