Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead

Leidos has an opening for a Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead who will support the delivery of mission enabling Information Technology Service Management/Integration and Cybersecurity for a large environment of critical national security importance. The Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead will support operations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).  

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! 

THE MISSION 

The successful candidate will provide oversight and leadership to a talented team to architect, engineer and manage  ESOC servers, applications/services, and desktop support, network infrastructure. As well as engineering resources to design and deploy enterprise tools, applications and/or services across the NNSA.  

Primary Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will provide oversight and leadership to a talented team of engineers.

• Architect, engineer and manage the soc enclave as a robust cybersecurity architecture.

• Architect, engineer and manage sensing tools, and the analytic platform.

• Architect, engineer and manage ESOC network/environment/assets.

• Architect, engineer and manage endpoints, cloud, and mobility devices security.

• Architect, engineer and manage operational technology security.

• Create new custom tools and systems to support ESOC requirements as needed.

• Perform an analysis of existing tools, capabilities and infrastructure, perform a gap analysis and provide roadmap to address any gaps or discrepancies.

Basic Qualifications

• An active Top Secret security clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field; OR Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security or a relevant field can be beneficial and may enhance your qualifications.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience leading teams in cybersecurity or a related field is required.

• One of the following certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).

• Proficiency in cybersecurity technologies, practices, and principles, such as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Firewalls, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), SOAR, CTI, EDR, network technologies, Log Analysis, and Incident Response.

• Experience in leading a team, managing projects, and providing technical guidance to junior team members is crucial.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, and system security.

• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle security incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Ability to work effectively with other IT teams, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment 

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations 

• Self-starter with ability to work independently as well as in team environments 

Preferred Qualifications

• DOE and/or NNSA site experience strongly preferred 

Original Posting:

April 3, 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.