The Cybersecurity Specialist role at Leidos involves embedding security concepts into system architecture and development processes to ensure secure systems and infrastructure. This senior-level position requires managing cybersecurity efforts for software projects, developing requirements, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing mitigation strategies in cloud environments. The specialist will collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security measures, prioritize threats, and report on project status to stakeholders. Key responsibilities include utilizing IA scanning tools like Nessus and SCAP, coordinating with the PMO, and maintaining system ATOs and IATTs. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 8+ years in cybersecurity analysis, RMF execution, and managing complex programs. Preferred qualifications include CISSP certification, DoD Manual 8570 certifications, and knowledge of agile methodologies.
Skills
RMF
DISA STIGs
Nessus
SCAP
ICD 503
Risk Management Framework
DoD Manual 8570
CISSP
CompTIA Security+
Agile
Atlassian
JIRA
Confluence
Python
Shell scripting
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Terraform
What you'll do
Lead cybersecurity efforts for software development and engineering projects.
Develop cybersecurity requirements to be included in product baselines.
Assess and report on the cybersecurity posture of various systems.
Implement cyber mitigation strategies in response to identified vulnerabilities.
Manage cybersecurity policies, best practices, and technologies in cloud environments.
Integrate security measures into the design and implementation of software solutions.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of cybersecurity experience or equivalent work experience
Experience managing RMF artifacts and maintaining system ATOs and IATTs for DoD systems
Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity analysis, accreditation processes, compliance systems, and RMF execution
Strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams
US citizenship with current secret clearance; top secret/SCI clearance required
Ability to utilize IA scanning tools like Nessus for vulnerability management and DISA STIGs compliance
Market check
Salary context
This
$107,900–$195,050
range sits above
47%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$112,000–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$136,250–$184,325
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Leidos currently has
199 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$107,900–$195,050
across 187 roles with salary data.
Forescout
Splunk
Windows
Linux
IP networks
Virtualized architectures
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
HS diploma or GED
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Python
R
SQL
Hadoop
Spark
Databricks
Machine Learning
Classification
Clustering
Anomaly Detection
Time Series
CI/CD
MLOps
Endpoint Protection
Identity and Access Data
Network Telemetry
Data Visualization
AWS
Azure