Principal Information Assurance Engineer (USAF Cloud One)

R-00179930

Description

Leidos   was awarded   the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract   and currently has an opening for the   Principal   Information Assurance Engineer   supporting   AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience   to   modernize a leading , global-scale   multi-cloud environment   in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.    

 

Location:   

  This position will   be   in   Hanscom   AFB (Boston, MA) .  

   

Primary Responsibilities   Include:   

  Serve   as a senior RMF and cybersecurity advisor   in support of   Cloud One Cyber PMO , providing   expertise   across ATO sustainment, continuous monitoring, and enterprise cloud authorization efforts  

  Lead   and coordinate RMF activities across   multiple Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) , ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with Cloud One standards  

  Provide   direct support to Government ISSOs/ISSMs and PMO leadership , enabling informed risk-based decisions and efficient authorization outcomes  

  Act   as a primary interface   to Cyber PMO , guiding them through ATO, RMF processes, and cybersecurity compliance requirements  

  Drive   PMO coordination and stakeholder engagement , ensuring alignment across engineering teams, CSSPs, and mission partners  

  Support   ATO sustainment and continuous monitoring activities , including POA&M management, vulnerability tracking, and remediation prioritization  

  Lead   and support   Continuous Authorization to Operate ( cATO )   initiatives, including integration of automated control validation and continuous monitoring capabilities  

  Provide   strategic input to   RMF process improvements , including development of templates, standardization efforts, and adoption of automation (e.g., OSCAL, AI-assisted tools)  

    Support   migration and alignment efforts to NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 , including control mapping, gap analysis, and artifact updates across Cloud One environments  

  Support   audit readiness, inspections, and security control assessments , ensuring preparedness for Government and third-party reviews  

  Ensure   alignment with   DoD Cloud SRG, DISA STIG/SRG, CNSSI 1253, SCCA, and DFARS requirements  

  Collaborate   with cloud engineering teams to ensure secure implementation across   AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP environments  

  Provide   continuity and institutional knowledge   to the Cloud One PMO, helping   maintain   momentum across cybersecurity initiatives and customer support efforts .  

 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree with   12-15   years of relevant experience, or   Master’s   degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.   Additional   years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.   
  

• Active Secret clearance at a minimum   required   to start.   
  

• US citizenship   required    
  

 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1  
  

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture  
  

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Original Posting: April 2, 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 .

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