Security Operations Lead

Leidos UK

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Security operations lead
Authorization to operate (ato)
Security controls implementation
** Leidos UK is seeking a Security Operations Lead to manage security controls and ensure compliance for the U.S. Department of State's systems, particularly the Consular Consolidated Database. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in cybersecurity, team leadership, and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) statuses. **

Job Summary

  • Serve as the lead for security operations across CCD, database applications, the SOA stack, and other systems under the team’s purview.
  • Maintain active Authority to Operate (ATO) status for supported systems and lead preparation, update, and support of authorization packages and annual security assessment activities.
  • Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, Department of State technical security foundations, approved configuration guides, and release baselines; develop security/configuration guides where no Department guidance exists.

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** Leidos UK is seeking a Security Operations Lead to manage security controls and ensure compliance for the U.S. Department of State's systems, particularly the Consular Consolidated Database. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in cybersecurity, team leadership, and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) statuses. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Security Operations Lead
  • Authorization to Operate (ATO)
  • Security Controls Implementation
  • Team Leadership
  • NIST SP 800-53 Compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive and responsive
  • Collaborative approach
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • High-performing teams

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience leading programs or technical efforts
  • 10+ years of hands-on technical experience in Oracle, SQL Server, .NET, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, or DevSecOps
  • 6+ years of experience supervising technical teams
  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

Work Rights

Active Top Secret security clearance

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