Security Operations Program Manager

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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This role $184k
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This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $151,981–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Security Operations Program Manager

The Security Operations Program Manager supports a federal customer within the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, you will serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert on enterprise information security architecture to advise the program on risk levels and overall security posture. You will manage contract operation support functions, oversee project task plans, ensure conformance with schedules and costs, and develop strategic training events for the team. The position requires expertise in cyber security architectures, threat management standards, and technical platforms like Splunk. Key skills include knowledge of NIST SP 800 or ISO 27000 series documents, malware analysis, and security monitoring. You will address challenges related to noncompliance with program standards while ensuring the team meets its cybersecurity mission objectives within a heavily regulated and audited environment.

What you'll do

  • Provide subject matter expertise on enterprise information security architecture and overall security strategy.
  • Advise the program on risk levels, security posture, and compliance with industry best practices.
  • Communicate daily challenges to the Portfolio Manager to support SOC development and growth.
  • Interpret and advise on the application of laws, regulations, and policies to specific issues.
  • Develop short-term and strategic training events for the assigned team.
  • Manage contract operations including task planning, scheduling, and cost monitoring.
  • Oversee subordinates and delegate responsibilities to ensure successful completion of all tasks.
  • Create technical and financial reports to track project progress and performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Must be able to obtain a customer-specific background investigation.
  • At least 10 years of experience managing contract operation support functions for complex project tasks.
  • Minimum 8 years of direct project and program management experience in delivering information systems or computer network support services.
  • In-depth understanding of cyber security architectures, technical platforms, threat management standards, and industry best practices.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to the cyber security area of expertise.
  • Experience working in a heavily regulated and/or audited environment.
  • Advanced certifications such as CISSP and/or PMP (preferred); technical experience with Splunk, Malware Analysis, or NIST/ISO standards (preferred).

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