Overview
On Site
USD 104,650.00 - 189,175.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
IT Management
Security Clearance
Leadership
Instructional Design
Risk Management
Change Control
Management
Servers
Network
Recruiting
Backup
ISSM
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
DoD
Security+
SSCP
CISSP
Linux+
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Network+
Cisco Certifications
Cyber Security
Atlassian
JIRA
Confluence
Bitbucket
Microsoft Windows Administration
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Linux Administration
Market Analysis
Law
Job Details
Leidos is working closely with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, to develop highly sophisticated, large-scale system of systems trainers and tactical decision aids to help Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operators train for and operate in complex environments against quiet diesel and nuclear submarines. Leidos is seeking a senior Cybersecurity Engineer to develop complex cybersecurity solutions for the trainers and their development environments. This position requires ship and a DoD Secret security clearance.
Cybersecurity Leads are responsible for directing the various Cybersecurity related operations at our customer facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Carderock MD. This position will provide leadership support to our Cybersecurity Operations and Maintenance team, Cybersecurity Engineering, and our Cybersecurity Accreditation personnel.
The Cybersecurity Lead shall:
Oversee development of creative solutions to complex technical issues and problems
Ensure that the team maintains a strong cybersecurity posture
Set direction for team's cybersecurity resources and operations
Work with the customer and appropriate agencies to develop new policies, design processes and procedures, and develop technical designs to secure the trainer development environment and deliverable trainer systems
Assess system vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, validate secure systems, and test security products and systems to detect security weakness
Attend customer meetings and present status of cybersecurity activities in the areas of Assessment and Accreditation, Operations and Maintenance, and Cybersecurity Engineering
Preside in part over the monthly Change Control Board, oversee the weekly O&M meeting, attend all trainer specific Cybersecurity calls, and present overall status at Customer Monthly meeting.
Ensure that tasks and issues are properly entered, assigned, completed, and reported in Jira.
Ensure all aspects of work are documented and reviewed in Confluence, such as rack diagrams of servers and network devices, network diagrams, server diagrams, how-to guides, and the like.
Be responsible for time charging of all Cybersecurity personnel at Carderock as well as annual reviews, daily tasking, interviews, hiring, and other managerial duties
Work closely with the ISSM at our Leidos location, and act as a backup to the ISSM
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical degree. Candidate must be 8570.1-M / DoD 8140 compliant with certifications of Security+, SSCP, or CISSP as well as Linux+, RHCE, Network+, or CCNA (or better).
Required Experience:
Must have 8+ years of cybersecurity work experience
Must have past experience with, and demonstrate the skills and capabilities to successfully execute the duties and responsibilities of this position
Desired Experience:
Experience with Atlassian Products, such as JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Experience with Windows administration, specifically Windows 10, DISA SHB, and Windows Server 2012
Experience with Linux system administration
External Referral Eligib
Original Posting:
June 5, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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.
Cybersecurity Leads are responsible for directing the various Cybersecurity related operations at our customer facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Carderock MD. This position will provide leadership support to our Cybersecurity Operations and Maintenance team, Cybersecurity Engineering, and our Cybersecurity Accreditation personnel.
The Cybersecurity Lead shall:
Oversee development of creative solutions to complex technical issues and problems
Ensure that the team maintains a strong cybersecurity posture
Set direction for team's cybersecurity resources and operations
Work with the customer and appropriate agencies to develop new policies, design processes and procedures, and develop technical designs to secure the trainer development environment and deliverable trainer systems
Assess system vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, validate secure systems, and test security products and systems to detect security weakness
Attend customer meetings and present status of cybersecurity activities in the areas of Assessment and Accreditation, Operations and Maintenance, and Cybersecurity Engineering
Preside in part over the monthly Change Control Board, oversee the weekly O&M meeting, attend all trainer specific Cybersecurity calls, and present overall status at Customer Monthly meeting.
Ensure that tasks and issues are properly entered, assigned, completed, and reported in Jira.
Ensure all aspects of work are documented and reviewed in Confluence, such as rack diagrams of servers and network devices, network diagrams, server diagrams, how-to guides, and the like.
Be responsible for time charging of all Cybersecurity personnel at Carderock as well as annual reviews, daily tasking, interviews, hiring, and other managerial duties
Work closely with the ISSM at our Leidos location, and act as a backup to the ISSM
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical degree. Candidate must be 8570.1-M / DoD 8140 compliant with certifications of Security+, SSCP, or CISSP as well as Linux+, RHCE, Network+, or CCNA (or better).
Required Experience:
Must have 8+ years of cybersecurity work experience
Must have past experience with, and demonstrate the skills and capabilities to successfully execute the duties and responsibilities of this position
Desired Experience:
Experience with Atlassian Products, such as JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Experience with Windows administration, specifically Windows 10, DISA SHB, and Windows Server 2012
Experience with Linux system administration
External Referral Eligib
Original Posting:
June 5, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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.
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