Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Leidos

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer supporting C-sUAS projects with Air Force customer. Managing cyber team tasks, preparing RMF artifacts, and maintaining ATO certification.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications, alongside strong leadership in managing cyber teams and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Management Framework (RMF) ManagementAuthority To Operate (ATO) CertificationDoD Manual 8570 IAT II/III CertificationJIRA Task ManagementCybersecurity Requirements Definition

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Hard Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity RequirementsCyber ScansReport GenerationAuthority To Operate (ATO)Team ManagementProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationMulti-TaskingDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

JIRA

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceCompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityTechnical DirectorProgram ManagementEngineering StaffCustomer Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting technical and administrative tasks including preparing Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts
Defining cybersecurity requirements
Conducting cyber scans and generating associated reports for maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) for multiple systems
Managing the cyber team’s tasking using JIRA
Working closely with the customer to define and prioritize the work across the Leidos and Government cyber teams
Reporting to the program Technical Director and coordinating with program management, engineering staff, and customer stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess and maintain active DoD Secret clearance or above
Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) – twelve (12) years of experience
Experience managing Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts and maintaining system Authority To Operate (ATO) certification
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 written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and strong problem-solving mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement