• Security Engineer

    Leidos (San Antonio, TX)


    Description

    Step into a career where innovation meets national security!

     

    Leidos is seeking a **high-impact Security Engineer** to join the Department of the Air Force **CLOUDworks** team at Lackland AFB in **San Antonio, TX** . In this mission-critical role, you’ll shape the future of cloud security, guiding Air and Space Force Intelligence Community (IC) customers through their transition to **Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) and Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E)** . This hybrid position offers the flexibility to telework two days a week while making a direct impact on national security. Candidates must currently position a TS/SCI security clearance.

    What You’ll Do:

    + **Architect Security Solutions:** Spearhead system security designs and ensure seamless integration of cloud strategies into the **Risk Management Framework** .

    + **Engage with High-Level Stakeholders:** Collaborate directly with **Air and Space Force leadership, authorizing officials, and security representatives** to ensure compliance and best practices.

    + **Enhance National Security:** Oversee all aspects of the **Information Assurance (IA) program** , developing rigorous **Assessment and Authorization (A&A) procedures** to fortify defense infrastructure.

    + **Hybrid Work Model:** Stay at the forefront of innovation while adapting to mission-driven schedule changes.

    Additional Responsibilities:

    + Prepare **high-impact reports and presentations** that shape cybersecurity strategies.

    + Assess and mitigate **system security risks** across the entire program lifecycle.

    + Ensure compliance in **operations security, forensics, insider threat detection, physical security analysis** , and more.

    + Support **secure systems operations** , validate security requirements, and lead certification/accreditation processes.

    + Develop **cutting-edge technical security solutions** to enhance cloud security.

    Your Qualifications:

    + Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance – a must-have for this role.

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

    + 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud security.

    + DoD 8570 IAT-II certification or higher.

    + Expertise in enterprise cloud security, encryption, vulnerability assessment, and continuous monitoring.

    + Strong communication skills to brief executive leadership and key stakeholders.

    + Ability to work seamlessly in a hybrid schedule.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Master’s/PhD in Computer Science for added expertise.

    + Industry-leading certifications like CISSP, CISM, or GSLC.

    + Cloud security credentials from AWS, Microsoft, Google, IBM, or Oracle.

    + Experience in government cloud environments, including IC ITE GovCloud and C2S.

    + Prior leadership as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) with Risk Management Framework proficiency.

     

    Ready to lead the charge in cloud security? Apply now and be at the forefront of safeguarding the nation’s digital future.

    EIO2024

    Original Posting:

    May 16, 2025

    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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

     

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

    REQNUMBER: R-00159384

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.