We are in search of a Cybersecurity Lead to join our Enterprise Engineering Cell supporting the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC). As a Cybersecurity Lead, you will work with subject matter experts to assess, develop, implement, and secure technical solutions. This position is responsible for providing cybersecurity expertise, guidance, and execution support for network architecture design, sustainment, modernizations, and system integrations. The Cybersecurity Lead will interface daily with multiple system owners, technical teams, and program leadership. They will be responsible for ensuring systems comply with information security policies, training and educating team mates and users on proper security practices, conducting security and risk assessments using security frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF) mitigating risk via security controls, testing and evaluation to certify and accredit solution architectures and products, ensuring privacy of data throughout the life-cycle, vulnerability management (scanning, assessment, reporting, and mitigation verification), business continuity and disaster recovery. Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background sufficient to understand the Government's cybersecurity requirements and work closely with the Government and Leidos leadership to facilitate effective planning and accomplishment of critical Cybersecurity objectives in a timely manner. Additional responsibilities may include drafting and/or approving Cybersecurity and Authority to Operate (ATO) documents prior to submission to the Government. The position is remote, but the candidate must be able to travel to Hampton, VA and other customer sites as needed. TRAVEL: 25% Clearance Required:  021Must be a US Citizen and have at a minimum an Active Secret clearance   Primary Responsibilities 021Assess, develop, maintain, and execute plans to ensure system and process compliance with customer security policies and requirements such as NIST RMF. 021Provide technical guidance and recommendations for securing a broad range of network systems throughout their lifecycle to include planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, operating, and de-commissioning. 021Ensure the engineering and operations teams implement and are trained to operate and maintain security solutions (e.g. continuous monitoring strategies and programs, ongoing authorizations). 021Document and communicate security policy to enterprise organizations and gain organization commitment for security plans. 021Support the engineering and project lifecycles for infrastructure and technology projects. Participate in milestone reviews and gates, ensuring cybersecurity best practices are implemented. 021Identify security baseline assets and package artifacts related to assessment and authorization activities. 021Develop, maintain, and manage information and documentation in the required format. 021Identify non-compliant controls and vulnerabilities and provide solutions to address in a timely manner IAW DAF standards and best practices. 021Ensure network devices are configured, installed, grounded, patched, & secured IAW the latest STIGs, ACAS Plugins, IAVAs, TCNOs, TCTOs, APL, and local guidance as directed. 021Perform/review scans of security threats and implement corrective actions IAW established security guidance and change management policies and procedures. 021Monitor cyber event taskings to detect and mitigate malicious cyber events. 021Ensure compliance, readiness, and support for cyber inspections. 021Attend team lead sessions and act as a conduit with the program leadership team 021Interface with customer and leadership on a daily basis 021Collaborate using information and knowledge sharing networks and professional relationships to achieve common goals. Basic Qualifications 021Requires BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Information Security System Engineering or similar and 12 013 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 013 13 years of prior relevant experience. 021021Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree  021DoD 8140 DCWF compliant 021Must have extensive experience developing, maintaining, and managing all relevant accreditation artifacts and activities in the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. 021Experience interacting with USG RMF personnel and participating in Cybersecurity meetings. 021Experience overseeing the configuration, installation, patching & securing of all network devices IAW the latest STIGs, IAVAs, TCNOs, TCTOs, APL and Local Security Guidelines as directed. 021Experience with cyber network vulnerability management scans and scans of security threats, performing corrective action, and applying IAW and following DISA STIGs, TCNOs, and local security guidance, and local change management policies and procedures. 021Ensuring compliance with Cybersecurity Assessment requirements resulting in authorization by the DAF Authorizing Official (AO) using the RMF process. 021Experience developing and implementing information security controls, procedures, and documentation for the operations of systems. 021Experience with ongoing Authorizations and Assessments (A&A) and continuous monitoring. 021Senior-level knowledge of information security concepts, policy frameworks, and best practices. 021Ability to write and verbally communicate information security and risk-related concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. 021Must have strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and people skills. 021Demonstrate poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations. 021Must have a fundamental understanding of accepted security practices and customer support. 021Clearance Required: 021Must be a US Citizen and have at a minimum an Active Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications. 021Demonstrated experience with an Air Force or Department of War Customer, and/or prior military experience  021Prior technical roles within similar organizations with growing duties and responsibilities 021Understanding of Zero Trust principles and Post Quantum Encryption requirements Original Posting: June 26, 2026 Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.