Cyber Security Architect

Leidos is searching for a highly motivated Cyber Security Architect to support our federal government customer’s goal in developing and executing a post-quantum cryptography roadmap.  The Architect will be the primary and most-senior technical resource on the program and will be responsible for leading an integrated solution approach for surveillance and remediation of operational environments. The Cyber Security Architect must have a background in securing government systems throughout various stages of their zero trust and post-quantum cryptography journey.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with government Solution Architect and senior technical customers on the development of a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQCR) roadmap.

• Develop and implement best practices around post-quantum computing

• Plan for the effective delivery, monitoring, remediation and management of security boundaries and controls, ensuring the customer’s infrastructure and cyber posture remains strong

• Provide a recommended approach for Cyber organizational change management

• Design, implement and manage encryption, network security, threat detection and response.

• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, compliance standards, and industry best practices.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to government stakeholders to address cybersecurity challenges and align solutions with mission goals.

• Manage and identify technical risks and opportunities, resolution and verification of effectiveness of corrective actions.

• Support technical proposal response as needed.

• Engage and build relationships with senior government cyber stakeholders.

• Support a culture grounded in Leidos values, beliefs, and expectations and highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP or GIAC Security Expert (GSE)

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, with proven expertise in designing secure systems for complex environments

• Experience with Cybersecurity tools focused on protecting data and functional assets (i.e. Tenable, ServiceNow Discovery)

• Thorough knowledge of DoD security policies and frameworks, including NIST 800-53 and DISA STIGs

• Extensive knowledge of security, compliance, and governance

• Security Operations Center experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science

• Experience with Quantum Cryptography

• Experience in Network Management

Original Posting:

March 6, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.