Field Operations Lead

Leidos

Security Architecture & Engineering Lead developing cybersecurity strategies for DoD prototype. Collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure secure integration and compliance.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and implementing cybersecurity architectures for Department of Defense systems, with a strong focus on Risk Management Framework processes and security compliance documentation. Proven ability to lead technical integration efforts and manage cybersecurity risks in complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Architecture DevelopmentRisk Management Framework (RMF) ExecutionSecurity Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)System Security Plans (SSPs) ManagementSystems Engineering Activities

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ComplianceSystem Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Vulnerability Remediation PlansSecurity Assessment Reports (SARs)Interim Authority to Operate (IATO)Authorization to Operate (ATO)EMASS PackagesTechnical DesignIntegration and VerificationOperational Technology (OT) Integration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)Rock Island Arsenal Enterprise Environment

Industry Keywords

Department of Defense (DoD)Cybersecurity PoliciesAccreditation ObjectivesMission-Critical SystemsTechnical Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement