Security Architecture & Engineering Lead

Leidos is seeking a Security Architecture & Engineering Lead to serve as the cybersecurity technical authority for force protection sensing technologies. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of the program's cybersecurity strategy and ensure secure integration into existing DoD network environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the cybersecurity integration strategy for incorporating multiple OEM sensing technologies into the RIA Increased Access Prototype while balancing mission effectiveness, interoperability, operational usability, and cybersecurity compliance within the existing Rock Island Arsenal enterprise environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience leading security architecture and engineering activities throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC) for complex Department of Defense (DoD) systems
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing cybersecurity architectures that support the integration of multiple hardware, software, networking, and operational technology (OT) components into existing DoD enterprise or tactical network environments
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including development of RMF artifacts required to obtain an Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Interim Authority to Operate (IATO), and/or Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and managing RMF documentation and artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), eMASS packages, and supporting accreditation documentation
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning requirements, vulnerability remediation plans, and security compliance documentation for DoD information systems
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks associated with integrating multiple commercial, Government, and third-party vendor systems into existing DoD network environments
• Demonstrated experience leading technical integration efforts involving multiple engineering disciplines, subcontractors, vendors, and Government stakeholders while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and accreditation objectives
• Demonstrated experience executing systems engineering activities including technical planning, system architecture, technical design, development, integration, verification, validation, and transition to operational use
• Demonstrated experience designing, engineering, implementing, integrating, maintaining, and continuously improving secure hardware, software, communications, and infrastructure components supporting mission-critical systems
• Demonstrated experience serving as the cybersecurity engineering lead or technical authority responsible for security accreditation activities supporting operational assessments, developmental testing, field demonstrations, or system deployment
• Experience obtaining IATTs or IATOs for prototype systems supporting operational assessments, user evaluations, or developmental testing
• Experience supporting Army, Joint, or other DoD rapid prototyping and capability demonstration efforts
• Experience integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), government off-the-shelf (GOTS), and third-party vendor technologies into accredited DoD environments
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, DevSecOps, Continuous ATO, and cloud-enabled security architectures
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, Security+, CCSP, or equivalent