Leidos is seeking a highly specialized Data Security Engineer (DRM Specialist) to serve as the subject matter expert for encryption standards and Digital Rights Management (DRM) within the USSOCOM Zero Trust program. While other engineers handle general labeling, your role is to ensure that the data itself is mathematically protected and self-defending, regardless of where it travels.

As the Senior DRM Specialist, you will be responsible for the configuration and enforcement of advanced encryption policies using Kiteworks (on SIPR and Top-Secret networks) and Microsoft Purview Information Protection (on NIPR). You will move the Command beyond simple file encryption to a granular, identity-aware protection model. You will design the "Data Policy Engine" rules that act as the Policy Decision Point (PDP), ensuring that a user’s ability to decrypt a file is dynamically brokered in real-time based on their "Trust Attributes" (clearance, role, and risk level). You will also manage the complex Key Management lifecycles required to maintain a seamless user experience in a high-security, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise DRM Architecture: Architect and configure the Kiteworks Private Content Network (SIPR/Top Secret) and Microsoft Purview (NIPR) to serve as the central Policy Decision Points (PDP) for file access.
• ABAC Policy Design: Translate NIST 8112 metadata attributes into concrete DRM policies (e.g., "Allow View ONLY if User.Clearance >= TopSecret AND Device.State = Compliant").
• Key Management: Manage the lifecycle of encryption keys (Bring Your Own Key - BYOK, Customer Managed Keys) ensuring FIPS 140-2/3 compliance and availability across hybrid and air-gapped environments.
• Secure Collaboration: Configure advanced DRM features such as SafeVIEW and SafeEDIT in Kiteworks to allow users to view and edit sensitive documents in a secure, containerized stream without the data ever leaving the controlled repository.
• Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce "Rights Management" controls, specifically preventing actions like Copy/Paste, Screen Capture, and Printing for documents tagged with specific sensitivity labels (e.g., CUI, Secret/NoForn).

Qualifications

Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).

Education: Master of Science (MS) degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Mathematics (Cryptography focus), or a related technical field.

Experience: 10+ years of related technical experience.

Required Experience & Skills:

• DRM Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience (5+ years) designing and administering Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) or Information Rights Management (IRM) systems, specifically Kiteworks, Microsoft Azure Information Protection (AIP/RMS), or Virtru.
• Encryption Standards: Deep understanding of cryptographic protocols (AES-256, RSA), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Key Management Service (KMS) operations.
• Policy Logic: Proven ability to design complex Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) logic and Conditional Access policies.
• Cross-Domain Knowledge: Understanding of how encryption travels across Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) and the challenges of key management in air-gapped networks.
• Certification Required: CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher) to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) (e.g., Thales, Entrust).
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls related to System and Information Integrity (SI) and Media Protection (MP).
• Experience integrating DRM tools with SailPoint for identity attribute consumption.
• Kiteworks Administrator Certification.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Information Protection Administrator (SC-400).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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Original Posting:

March 18, 2026

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.