Development Manager

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Development Manager to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and enhance the program’s cybersecurity posture.
• Apply deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, application security, and software development practices. 
• Oversee the secure development lifecycle (SDLC) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, mitigate, and prevent security threats.
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity developers, engineers, and analysts.
• Define security development goals, monitor progress, and ensure high standards of security in all development activities.
• Foster a culture of security awareness across development teams.
• Oversee and ensure the implementation of security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as OWASP, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• Integrate security tools and processes into pipelines to identify and remediate vulnerabilities efficiently.
• Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for applications and systems.
• Collaborate with developers to design and implement secure architectures and microservices.
• Drive the adoption of secure coding practices and penetration testing across projects.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to analyze, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and resolution of security breaches.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain thorough documentation of security controls and conduct regular security audits.
• Stay up to date with evolving security technologies, trends, and threat landscapes.
• Continuously refine and improve security practices, identifying areas for automation and optimization.
• Duties also include project and program management, responsible for planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives.
• Ensure all programs run within scope, time, and budget constraints
• Responsible for projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas.
• Coach, review, and delegate work to lower level professionals.
• Work with and communicates with external parties (subcontractors, vendors, etc) to influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, processes and approaches.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 to 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, security frameworks, and application security principles.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages and modern software development practices.
• Proficiency with security tools and vulnerability management platforms.
• Proven experience managing technical teams, fostering growth, and driving performance.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical audiences.

Favorable if you have:

• CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or CEH certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container security.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and integrating security in CI/CD pipelines.

Original Posting:

March 28, 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.