Cybersecurity Lead

Leidos

. Delivering timely and accurate development of cyber artifacts needed for the program .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Delivering timely and accurate development of cyber artifacts needed for the program
Lead cybersecurity efforts for specific software development and engineering projects
Develop the cybersecurity requirements to be included in and allocated to the product baseline(s)
Assess, document, and report on the cybersecurity posture of various systems.
Develop and implement cyber mitigation strategies in response to identified vulnerabilities
Managing the cybersecurity policies, best practices, controls, and technologies used to secure applications, data, and infrastructure in cloud environments
Creating a framework for integrating security measures and controls into the design and implementation of a software solution
Identifying and prioritizing potential threats to a system, application, or organization
Accurately monitor, track, and report on cybersecurity project status to internal and external stakeholders
Coordinates with Leidos PMO and customer stakeholders to prioritize cybersecurity tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) – twelve (12) years of experience
Experience managing RMF artifacts and maintaining system ATOs
One or more DoD Manual 8570 IAT II/III certifications prior to start, such as CompTIA Security+
Able to multi-task, manage a team of cyber engineers, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills
US citizenship and current secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritycyber mitigation strategiescybersecurity requirementscybersecurity posture assessmentsoftware developmentengineering projectssecurity measures integrationvulnerability identificationproject status monitoringRMF artifacts management

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsmulti-taskingteam managementadaptabilitystakeholder coordinationreportingprioritizationdynamic environment functioning

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCompTIA Security+DoD Manual 8570 IAT II/III certifications