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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!\nJob Summary: Exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda; MD. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.\nPrimary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:\nRespond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.\nBe able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.\nAssisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process\nAssessing program ability to attain an ATO\nProviding guidance and recommendations for Security related issues\nDiagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation\nDefine/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services\nWorking with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able\nAct as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer\nWillingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary\nFamiliarity with Microelectronics\nFirm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC\nBasic Qualifications:\nTS/SCI with Polygraph\nBS degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.\nExperience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.\nDetail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.\nAbility to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.\nExpert knowledge in ATO process\nExperience partnering across the IC\nExperience in Risk Management\nMust have a solid background in Network security and experience deploying tools to various networks.\nAt 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.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 23, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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