Cyber Security Architect

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join our SCITES 2 team in Doral, FL.

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently is looking for a Cyber Security Architect to work onsite in Doral, Florida and have the opportunity to work in a high-profile IT and Cyber Services program supporting the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) 2 contract. Our customer maintains a highly demanding mission and requires our support to provide expert technical and professional management support to the commands enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. The Cyber Security Architect will provide direct support to the SCITES 2 program task leads, USSOUTHCOM, and the warfighter experience and play a critical role in the successful execution of the program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform as technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the SCITES 2 PMO as Cyber Security Architect.

• Identify security relevant data in both traditional and cloud mission areas and provide formal recommendations to stakeholders concerning Minimum Viable defense Products (MVP).

• Perform as lead CSSP liaison with network and cloud service providers and internal USSOUTHCOM Data Acquisition teams, concerning the ingest of mission-relevant security data.

• Research and Develop Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) security strategies across multiple Areas of Responsibility (AOR).

• Conduct network security architecture reviews and develop security solutions for Mission Partners aligning to USSOUTHCOM offerings.

• Perform periodic Mission Partner reviews to assess and verify the effective instantiation of traditional security appliances, and Cloud Native Technologies.

• Conduct and deliver weekly and monthly status updates to government representatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years’ experience or Masters with 6+ years relevant experience.

• IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).

• Experience with Azure Sentinel, and AWS Security Hub, Detective, Inspector, GuardDuty.

• Experience with AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) development.

• Experience with FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 control mapping.

• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK.

• Experience with implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent) with a IASAE II Specialty (CASP+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent).

• Experience w/ DoD Networks.

• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response.

• Experience with developing cloud security strategies.

• Knowledge of DoDI 8530 Cybersecurity Activities Support to DoDIN Operations.

• Knowledge of DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG).

• CISSP Certification.

• CCSP Certification.

• CCNA/CCNP in Security.

• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate.

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.

• Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate.

• Experience with developing data push and pull solutions in multiple scripting languages.

• Understanding of common data log formats (JSON, XML, CSV), and experience with transforming subsets of the data for ingest by automated monitoring systems.

• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Node.JS.

• Experience in implementing/developing Splunk Technology Add Ons.

• Experience with DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IAC) Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).

Original Posting:

June 23, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.