Cyber Architect

(ATO) actions by developing documentation and artifacts in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) (NIST 800-37 rev 2).

• Provide input to and guide the implementation of an Audit and Accountability Plan (NIST SP 800-53).

• Develop integrated solutions for monitoring, remediating, and documenting information system vulnerabilities per DoD Instruction 8510.01.

• Design and implement integrated solutions for Asset Management, Identity, Access Control, MFA/SSO, and other cybersecurity tools (DoDI 8520.02, 8520.03).

• Review and recommend updates to existing security architectures to maximize effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12-15 years of related experience (relevant experience may substitute for education).

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing enterprise security solutions, including all related documentation.

• Extensive experience in enterprise security architecture design, including creating diagrams and documentation with IT system components and network topology.

• Specific experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA/ZTNA) deployments and roadmaps.

• Strong knowledge of secure enterprise architecture design, particularly with C2C, IAM, NDR, EDR/XDR, SIEM, and AI/ML.

• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity guidance (NIST SP 800-37, NIST 800-137).

• Proven ability to break down complex problems and develop actionable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• C2C, PAM, and cloud architecture skills.

• Robotic Process Automation/Intelligent Automation.

• Experience with business case development for security solutions.

• Additional cybersecurity certifications.

• Knowledge and experience with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

• Proven leadership and management background.

Additional Details

• Location: Ft. Meade, MD

• Role Type: Hybrid (2-3 days in-office per week)

• Salary: $180,000-$230,000 (based on background, certifications, 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:
August 22, 2025
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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.