Cyber Research & Development SME

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a SME Cybersecurity Specialist in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area!

Job Summary: Leidos has an exciting opening for a SME Cybersecurity Specialist to support an Intelligence Community (IC) organization in the fast-growing National Security Sector. This position is in Bethesda; MD. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all the following:

• Developing collecting analyzing and reporting cybersecurity data to respond to customer requirements and inform senior executive actions
• Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues
• Drafting data analysis reporting and collaborating with cybersecurity team for inclusion into annual FISMA report as well as other reports and briefs supporting customer requirements
• Developing assessment criteria (metrics measures and key performance indicators) through critical evaluation and interpretation of IC policies standards strategies and initiatives
• Integrating data from internal and external organizations to enhance cybersecurity situational awareness
• Coordinating and collaborating with database managers to validate operations to ensure successful migration for historical data
• Participating and coordinating with internal and external cybersecurity teams to meet customers requirements for governance policy standards and strategic planning
• Analyzing and evaluating existing and emerging technologies to recommend strategies to support and enhance mission requirements and data collection
• Drafting technical documentation (i.e. user manuals standard operating procedures metric and measurement data dictionaries etc.) to support job functions

Additional duties may include:

• Experience authoring and reviewing policy and directives for federal government
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) documentation including strategy development roadmaps presentations and other technical and non-technical documentation

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Require BS degree and 12 15 years of prior relevant experience to operate within the scope contemplated by the level.; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated experience with the management operational and technical aspects of IT Security in a complex enterprise environment. Additional experience in cyber risk management and assessments will be considered.
• Detail-oriented ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise thorough and accurate.
• Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
• Recent IC experience within the last 3 years.
• CISSP or similar certification preferred.

At Leidos the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you apply today.

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