​​chief Security Architect, Developer Experience​

Leidos UK

Base: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00; bonus/equity: not...
Policy-as-code implementation with opa or kyverno
Nist 800-53 and dod il4/il5 compliance expertise
Kubernetes admission controllers and container security
This role exists to transform the ATO process from a manual compliance gate into an engineering solution where policy is code woven into the infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This role exists to transform the ATO process from a manual compliance gate into an engineering solution where policy is code woven into the infrastructure.
  • You will architect a platform-level ATO that allows program teams to inherit security authorization rather than pursuing it individually, drastically reducing deployment time.
  • The position requires building a new security architecture for agentic AI tools like Claude Code and MCP servers while maintaining rigorous enterprise compliance standards.

Matching Summary

This role exists to transform the ATO process from a manual compliance gate into an engineering solution where policy is code woven into the infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Policy-as-code implementation with OPA or Kyverno
  • NIST 800-53 and DoD IL4/IL5 compliance expertise
  • Kubernetes admission controllers and container security
  • CI/CD pipeline security integration SAST/DAST
  • Software supply chain security SBOM and provenance
  • 15+ years in security architecture and DevSecOps

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with USAF Platform One or DISA Repo One
  • Background working with external auditors 3PAOs DCMA
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security posture management
  • Internal Developer Portal development Backstage Cortex
  • Ability to translate technical controls to executive stakeholders
  • Patience for organizational change and cultural transformation

Key Requirements

  • Masters degree in Computer Science or related field
  • U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain security clearance
  • 15+ years of hands-on security architecture experience
  • Deep expertise in RMF NIST FedRAMP and CMMC frameworks

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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