Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Technical Manager
Manager
Cloud Platforms
Cloud Security
Cyber Defense Leadership
Cyber Defense Operations
Cyber Security Engineer
Cybersecurity Engineering
Cybersecurity Integration
Cybersecurity Operations
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Security
Endpoint Security
Facilities Management
Identity and Access Management
Incident Management
Incident Response
Information Security
InfoSec
Management
Risk Management
Security
Security Automation
Security Compliance
Security Operations
Security Standards
Solution Architecture
Job Description
Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Technical Manager to lead enterprise cybersecurity operations and modernization efforts for classified environments in support of ONI and HGCC.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across Cyber Defense Operations, Security Engineering, and Assessment & Validation teams
- Lead planning, implementation, and optimization of Zero Trust architecture initiatives
- Oversee integration, sustainment, and modernization of enterprise cybersecurity tools
- Support enterprise security architecture, cloud security, and identity management initiatives
- Guide incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and remediation activities
- Provide engineering oversight for RMF, security assessments, and compliance activities
- Develop technical roadmaps, executive briefings, and engineering recommendations
- Coordinate with Government stakeholders to identify risks, improve security posture, and support mission requirements
- Mentor cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and technical specialists
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, or systems engineering experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years
- Active TS/SCI clearance in DISS with required program access
- Experience leading technical cybersecurity or engineering teams
- Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or classified environments
- Experience with cybersecurity operations, RMF, vulnerability management, and security engineering
- Experience implementing or supporting Zero Trust Architecture initiatives
Technologies
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Entra ID
- Azure security services
- Splunk
- RSA SecurID
- Cisco ISE
- Cisco Secure Workload
- Tanium
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Location and Clearance
- Location: Suitland, MD (onsite)
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Preferred Qualifications
- CISSP, CISM, CAP, GIAC, CCSP, or equivalent certification
- Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, Azure security services, Splunk, RSA SecurID, Cisco ISE, Cisco Secure Workload, Tanium, or similar cybersecurity platforms
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-207, ICD 503, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Experience supporting cloud and hybrid-cloud security environments
Preferred Skills
- Cyber Defense Operations (SOC/SIEM)
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Security Architecture & Engineering
- Cloud Security (Azure/AWS)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Threat Hunting & Incident Response
- RMF & Compliance
- Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation
- Executive Briefing Development
- Cross-Functional Technical Leadership
Salary: USD 131,300 - 237,350 per year
Original posting date: November 6, 2026
Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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