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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

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The National Security Sector (NSS) seeks highly qualified and trained Cyberspace Operational Planners to serve as Cyber Capability Integrators, responsible for designing, deploying, and managing complex cybersecurity solutions by combining various systems and tools to form a cohesive, effective security posture. The role focuses on ensuring that disparate security technologies and processes work seamlessly together to defend an organization from both physical and cyber threats.

**The individual filling this role will participate in the program’s robust cross training program and be certified and willing to support surge requirements by serving in mission critical JOC roles for a short duration, if required. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award.

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as a crucial bridge between end-users (like the warfighter) and the development and integration of new cyber systems and technologies, ensuring that solutions meet user needs and operational requirements. 
• Key responsibilities include providing user feedback, conducting research and analysis, developing and implementing software/hardware capabilities, assisting with policy and documentation, and coordinating with various teams to ensure successful implementation and compliance with security standards.
• Serve as a primary user representative, providing feedback and ensuring that new cyber capabilities meet the needs of the warfighter and operational forces.
• Analyze system vulnerabilities and user needs to research, develop, and implement new cyber capabilities, both software and hardware.
• Coordinate the integration of new technologies into existing systems, identifying and assessing dependencies with other programs and organizations.
• Provide technical expertise on cybersecurity functions and technologies, including network security, defensive tools, and advanced communications.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of program documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and security standards.
• Train users on new capabilities and provide guidance on the use and application of cyber tools and technologies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space as focus of threats.
• Develop and execute comprehensive programs for assessing CO and validating operational performance characteristics.
• Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational needs for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph is required.
• BA/BS degree within Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field of study. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 15 plus years' or greater recent work experience (since 2010) as CO SME with experience in capability requirements, integration and testing. 
• Solution architecture: Design and develop comprehensive security solutions by integrating software, hardware, networks, and data storage systems into a unified IT ecosystem.
• Requirements analysis: Evaluate an organization's specific security needs and goals, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending strategies for mitigating risks.
• System implementation: Oversee the installation, configuration, and testing of security technologies to ensure proper functionality and data exchange between systems.
• Stakeholder coordination: Work with internal teams, including IT and security personnel, to align integration strategies with business objectives and budgets.
• Compliance and policy management: Review and document security requirements to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards like NIST, ISO, GDPR, and CMMC.
• Threat analysis and incident response: Assist with incident response activities and provide subject matter expertise to assess and manage cyber threats.
• Training and support: Conduct training sessions for staff and provide ongoing support, maintenance, and documentation for new security capabilities.
• Strategic planning: Assist in developing long-term security roadmaps and track the progress of technical projects to ensure they meet mission objectives.
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
• Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
• Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to nontechnical consumers.
• Able to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.

Favorable if you have:

• Masters’ Degree or higher within Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related technical field.  
• Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission. 
• Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains. 
• Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes.
• Experience with gathering requirements, integrating capabilities, providing training and help desk support.
• Familiar with change management processes.  
• Familiar with art of Data Science and applicability to CO.
• Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.  
• Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA , COMPTIA Security CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

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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.