The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Defensive Cyber Operations Practice Leader, Vice President at our Leidos Headquarters in Reston, VA.

POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Leidos Defensive Cyber Operations Practice Vice President, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of our Defensive Cyber Operations Practice Area within the Leidos Digital Modernization Sector. You’ll be responsible for shaping our internal and external cybersecurity strategy and ensuring seamless execution of efforts supporting current and new clients. Your consultative approach will guide our clients toward innovative cyber solutions, enhancing their business operations and digital transformation journey.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
No initial clearance is required to start; however you must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a robust defensive cyber strategy aligned with customer goals and objectives.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in cyber.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the vision and roadmap for the Defensive Cyber Practice.

2.Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of cyber engineers, analysts, and consultants.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the practice.
• Ensure team members have the necessary resources and support to excel.

3.Client Engagement:

• Engage with clients to understand their security needs and challenges.
• Provide thought leadership, advising on emerging cyber security trends, zero trust architectures, and defensive cyber best practices.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.

4.Solution Development:

• Lead security engineering efforts to develop new solutions based on industry standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity systems for specific use cases based on cyber security systems research and analysis of relevant Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Executive Orders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative cyber offerings.

5.Practice Growth:

• Drive revenue growth by expanding our defensive cyber portfolio.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts.
• Monitor market trends and adjust the practice strategy accordingly.
• Meet and exceed sales quotas and targets.
• Lead and manage a sales team, providing guidance, support, and motivation.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to capture them.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to potential clients.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.

    
6.Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards.
• Oversee quality assurance processes for cyber security projects.
• Mitigate risks related to cyber security implementations.

7.Thought Leadership and Training:

• Stay informed about cyber industry advancements and certifications.
• Conduct internal training sessions to enhance team members’ skills.
• Participate in industry conferences and share insights with the community.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience (at least 15 years) in cybersecurity, with a focus on defensive cyber operations, engineering, architecture, design, and implementation.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing cybersecurity technologies such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM solutions, endpoint protection, and secure network architecture (e.g. zero trust).
• Familiarity with cloud security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, DoD RMF, or CIS Controls.
• Certifications such CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), are a plus.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation.

**Join our team as a Defensive Cyber Practice Leader and make a significant impact on our clients’ digital modernization journey.**

Original Posting Date:

2024-07-09

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 $190,400.00 - $306,000.00

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.