Security Operations Lead

Leidos UK

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
Active top secret security clearance
Authority to operate (ato) lifecycle management
Nist sp 800-53 compliance implementation
The role serves as the primary interface for the Security Operations function, managing all aspects of scope status and maintaining an active Authorization to Operate for critical systems like the Consular Consolidated Database

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the primary interface for the Security Operations function, managing all aspects of scope status and maintaining an active Authorization to Operate for critical systems like the Consular Consolidated Database.
  • Candidates must lead a team responsible for implementing security controls, managing POA&Ms, and ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 standards in a mission-critical federal environment.
  • Leidos seeks a proactive leader who can outpace the status quo by disrupting traditional methods while maintaining strict uptime and service-level requirements for high-impact government systems.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the primary interface for the Security Operations function, managing all aspects of scope status and maintaining an active Authorization to Operate for critical systems like the Consular Consolidated Database.

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle management
  • NIST SP 800-53 compliance implementation
  • Oracle and SQL Server database security
  • POA&M remediation planning and execution
  • CISSP certification required
  • Team supervision of technical personnel

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • Experience with Department of State systems
  • CISM, GSLC, Security+, or CAP certifications
  • Disaster recovery and COOP planning experience
  • Proactive risk identification and mitigation
  • Strong customer relationship building skills
  • DevSecOps and automated deployment knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
  • 10+ years leading similar scope programs
  • 6+ years supervising technical teams
  • CISSP certification
  • US Citizenship implied by clearance requirement

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship for Top Secret clearance

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