Cybersecurity Solutions Architect/Engineer

Description

Join our innovative team at Leidos, where we are dedicated to enhancing the future of smart mobility! Our Surface Transportation group focuses on innovating transportation systems to meet USDOT's safety and mobility objectives. We lead exciting R&D and deployment projects for transportation agencies and delve into groundbreaking technologies, including infrastructure and vehicle connectivity, automation, everything-in-the-loop simulation, and AI/ML modeling. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Solutions Architect/Engineer - Connected Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS) to help shape these initiatives!

Location: This role requires full-time work at the customer site in McLean, VA

Candidates MUST

• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States with proof of legal status and be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance, which includes having resided in the United States for three consecutive years within the last five years.

Why Join Us

• Expert Role: Establish yourself as a subject matter expert in Cybersecurity and Security Engineering.
• Innovative Work: Play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge on-prem and hybrid solutions.
• Independence: Utilize your technical expertise to solve complex challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, you will define security architectures across new projects, lead our Secure by Design approach, and create security strategies and documentation. Expected responsibilities include collaborating with security design partners, representing both customers and suppliers, and engaging with colleagues across our engineering, service, and business development teams. You will ensure the establishment of effective and adaptable C-ITS security architectures that evolve with changing customer requirements, legislation, and assurance standards. On specific projects, you will focus on developing and delivering cybersecurity components while maintaining a holistic understanding of the solutions.

Minimal Qualifications

• Strong interest in leveraging emerging technologies to transform the transportation sector.
• Excellent communication abilities to interact successfully with management, technical teams, and external parties.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
• Experience with IoT platforms and devices.
• Thorough knowledge of cyber risk management and treatment approaches across both on-premise systems and cloud technologies.
• Experience integrating risk management frameworks into the system development lifecycle (SDLC) and implementing security controls.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining critical security documentation, such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs),and Risk Assessments.
• Skillful in reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and formulating remediation plans.
• Adept at architecting, designing, and maintaining vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with connected transportation interoperability (CTI), C-ITS, and vehicle-to-everything standards from ITE, SAE, or IEEE.
• Knowledge of existing C-ITS software and hardware systems.
• Understanding vehicle critical control systems and subsystems.
• Experience in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Certifications in Redhat, Cisco, Microsoft, Security+, Linux+, or Network+.
• Experience with Sourcefire (snort) or RSA Security Analytics.
• Previous experience as a software or system engineering team lead.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and application security architecture.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Gitlab, Jira, Confluence) and Agile methodology.

Anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000-$130,000

Come innovate and create smarter solutions!

Leidos is known for addressing high-stakes problems with creativity and determination. With over 47,000 employees and annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion, we are a leader in digital and mission innovations. Explore your career with us!

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Leidos ensures that all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.