Security Architect

Leidos

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$154,050–$278,475 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k
This role $216k
$127k most similar roles pay here $295k

This role pays more than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $154,545–$219,031 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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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 204 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 197 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Security Architect

Join Leidos as a TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect on the DOMEX Technology Platform contract, supporting critical systems at the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center. As part of this mission-focused team, you will lead security engineering efforts across multiple domains, providing technical oversight and coordination to streamline ATO management processes. Your daily tasks include offering guidance on security solutions, creating policies based on DISA STIGs and NIST standards, and collaborating with DIA CIO and Security POCs. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in RMF+, incident response, and managing Cyber Security Engineers, along with a strong background in Linux, Windows, firewalls, and public key infrastructure. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Tenable Security Center, and CI/CD tools is beneficial. This role demands an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility and relevant certifications such as CISSP or equivalent.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical security expertise and oversight for cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
  • Lead teams through the Risk Management Framework to achieve system ATOs across multiple domains.
  • Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures based on industry standards.
  • Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs to ensure compliance and coordination.
  • Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution based on best practices.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree and 15+ years of relevant experience or MS with 12+ years of experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph
  • DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification (CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge and application of NIST SPs and CNSSI 1253
  • Experience in full RMF process to ATO for DoD/IC systems
  • Expertise in security technologies including Linux, Windows, firewalls, VPCs, PKI
  • Strong leadership skills managing Cyber Security Engineers and ISSOs

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