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Insider Threat Program System Architect

AT Leidos
Leidos

Insider Threat Program System Architect

Washington, DC

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a System Architect supporting the HEITS Contract as part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Insider Threat Program (ITP). This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to design, develop, and advance the ITP cybersecurity infrastructure baseline. The ITP mission is to identify insider threats to the department by utilizing advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation which in turn help address and eliminate potential threat actors from compromising the DHS mission in safeguarding the homeland.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Evaluating new design architectures and enhancements to determine their value in supporting the ITP mission.
  • Developing and maintaining an architectural roadmap across all ITP infrastructure functions to guide the future of the ITP program.
  • Evaluate all ITP changes to assess for functional, security, and cost risks.
  • Support all engineering functions in helping to design new solutions and strategies for supporting ITP functionality.
  • Support all documentation to effectively capture the configuration baseline.
  • Support performance management to ensure key metrics are tracked and captured reflecting the efficacy and performance of the enterprise.
  • Develop chart decks and artifacts to support the customer in articulating the design and functional baseline of the ITP enterprise to stakeholders.

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Basic Qualifications:

  • Masters degree and (15)+ years of prior relevant experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experienced and adept at developing and maintaining technical documents, analyses, and reports
  • Experienced with preparing and presenting briefings to senior customer management, and customer stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of the ITIL framework and best practices
  • Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements
  • Active Top Secret government security clearance; Ability to obtain DHS EOD SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in IT Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience (10+ years) in IT service delivery management
  • Experience with User Activity Monitoring products and platforms
  • Experience with Everfox High Speed Guard Platform
  • Experience with Cisco or Juniper Networking Concepts
  • Experience with On Premise Systems Infrastructure
  • Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL DBMS platforms

Original Posting:

June 18, 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00161219
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program