Posted 1 day ago
Secret
$131,300 - $237,350
Unspecified
IT - Security
Clearfield, UT (On-Site/Office)
R-00173016
Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead!
Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Senior Cyber Operations Specialist to support the F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) team. This Cyber Operations Specialist will responsible for monitoring and analyzing the security posture of servers, endpoints, and other systems. Activities include detection, mitigation, and response to cyber incidents using a combination of technology solutions and processes and ensuring security issues are quickly implemented. In this role you will support Leidos and the F-16 ASIP team in the areas of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) security architecture and design. You must be a highly skilled self-starter with the ability to identify and proactively address cyber security concerns. Requires ability to communicate with senior executive leadership, both internal and customer, regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization/project. You must have the ability to negotiate and compromise to convince internal and external parties to accept recommended concepts, practices and approaches. This role will support the F-16 SPO at Hill AFB, UT and Leidos Program Manager.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here !
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting: January 6, 2026
For 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.
Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead!
Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Senior Cyber Operations Specialist to support the F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) team. This Cyber Operations Specialist will responsible for monitoring and analyzing the security posture of servers, endpoints, and other systems. Activities include detection, mitigation, and response to cyber incidents using a combination of technology solutions and processes and ensuring security issues are quickly implemented. In this role you will support Leidos and the F-16 ASIP team in the areas of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) security architecture and design. You must be a highly skilled self-starter with the ability to identify and proactively address cyber security concerns. Requires ability to communicate with senior executive leadership, both internal and customer, regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization/project. You must have the ability to negotiate and compromise to convince internal and external parties to accept recommended concepts, practices and approaches. This role will support the F-16 SPO at Hill AFB, UT and Leidos Program Manager.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here !
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Recommend design changes and enhancements to applications and systems based on review of associated security controls and Security Technical Information Guides (STIGs) to ensure maximum security.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, customers, and other team members to specify requirements, communicate status of system security related requirements and issues.
- Facilitate the documenting of program logic, design, and system flow.
- Recommend solutions to security related software design or hardware configuration issues.
- Contribute to the preparation and presentation of A&A documentation and system/software architecture.
- Recommend changes affecting short-term team growth and success.
- Mentor teammates to ensure knowledge and growth in the area of cyber security.
- Plan and lead on significant projects to completion.
- Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
- Report progress to the customer and Program Manager as requested.
- Support the F-16 ASIP Portal system in obtaining the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Authority to Operate (ATO). To include:
- Performing regular security audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Identifying and assessing impacted security controls and implementing effective risk mitigation techniques to ensure system security
- Evaluating and entering security control assessment information into Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) according to Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
- Create, review and maintain A&A documentation and enter documentation into eMASS. Update Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS) with budget and IT compliance information.
- Evaluate Scans and provide analysis and tracking for all priority I, II, III severity items, develop and maintain - Excel tools to support efficient and effective reporting of security posture and compliance information.
- Review, update and perform security tasks to ensure compliance with the Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) Plan and assess and drive compliance with the Air Force Logistics (AF/A4) A4 CIO Assessment and Authorization Guide.
- Support time sensitive taskers and data request requirements provided by Air Force Portfolio Management Team.
- Creating JIRA user stories, defining requirement and assist in prioritizing backlog.
- Staying current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to proactively address potential risks.
- Performing regular security audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Identifying and assessing impacted security controls and implementing effective risk mitigation techniques to ensure system security
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
- B.S. degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline with twelve or more years of related experience. Additional years of relevant experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute education requirement.
- US Citizen; Currently hold an active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain/maintain.
- DoD 8140 IAM Certified (CISM and CompTIA Sec+)
- Proven knowledge and background with F-16 Cyber Security
- Demonstrated abilities in Web Application and System Architecture Security Risk
- Experience with Security controls and Security Technical Information Guide (STIG), identification, review, reconciliation and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) requirements and processes.
- Proven skills in preparation of technical documentation and procedures
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Current DoD 8140 IAM Certified CISSP
- Possession of an Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Demonstrated abilities with Azure Cloud Architecture and associated security risk management.
- Experience with the following:
- Cloud One and C5ISR
- Agile Methodology
- Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service
- JIRA and Confluence
- NIST Guidelines and RMF standards
- Cloud One and C5ISR
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting: January 6, 2026
For 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.
Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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