Description
Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Defensive Cyber Operations Site Lead/Manager on the DISA GSM-O II program supporting the DISA Joint Operations Center (DJOC) embedded with DISA Headquarters, Fort Meade, MD. The candidate will support the DISA GSM-O II TN13 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Branch. This position will provide leadership for defensive cyber operations activities and will be expected to actively engage with a variety of customers and mission partners, anticipating their needs, and delivering flawlessly.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as a leader for a team of 30+ personnel consisting of Leidos and subcontractor partners across multiple DCO function areas to include, but not limited to, Internal Countermeasures, Boundary, Fusion, Transformation, and Cyber Planning.
Manage/coordinate training activities, DoD 8570.01 compliance tracking, and tracking continuous service improvement activities
Lead the staffing efforts for the DCO portion of the program, working with teammates and Leidos to achieve success
Serve as an active member in the career growth of subordinates through periodic career discussions and annual performance assessments
Supporting execution within budget and meeting technical targets on schedule
Coordinates with the DJOC J34 (Customer), understands the Customer's technical and mission intent and operationalizing technical solutions that enact their intent
Coordinates with PMO support for the program, ensuring smooth contract operations
Supports delivery of CDRLs
Works with contract technical leadership to direct work effort of contractor team
Coordinates across technical and organizational boundaries
Effectively communicates across the team, across functional organizations and sponsor groups
Proactively identifies and mitigates risks, identifies and capitalizes on opportunities
Supports business development and implementation of Leidos policies and procedures
Establishes and maintains an inclusive work environment consistent with Leidos values and ethics
Serve as a people leader for personnel supporting the DCO desk:
Conduct annual performance assessments to include periodic check ins.
Validate/approve time charging for both Leidos and vendor personnel.
Provide coaching/mentoring to personnel.
Develop and Execute Continual Service Improvement technical strategies to modify and enhance operational processes and impact strategic project/program goals and business results.
Basic Qualifications:
BS/BA degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Must meet DoD 8570.01 certification requirements for IAM Level I prior to start date with ability to obtain CND-A certification within 180 days of starting assignment
Demonstrated experience supporting and leading computer network defense (CND), cyber security or similar/related teams in an information technology environment
Experience working with DoD / Government / Commercial Customer Leaders
Strong technical leadership skills and clearly convey complex technical concepts
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) for in-depth reporting and presentations to senior Government and Military leadership
Display flexibility and agility in a responding to business needs pertaining to staffing and workforce planning needs as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
IAM Level II certification (e.g. CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, etc.)
ITIL v3 Foundation or v4 certified
BA/BS degree in Information Technology or Information Security, Computer Science, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, or another related field of study or equivalent experience in Cyber Intelligence Analysis
CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization.
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)
Self-starter with the ability to engage with cyber intelligence analyst counterparts across the US Intelligence and cyber communities
Original Posting:
June 17, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00
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-00161236
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.