IT Security SME / EHR Cybersecurity & ATO Lead

Description

The position supports the ICE EHR Program , whose mission will modernize clinical operations through the implementation of a secure, integrated, and interoperable enterprise EHR supporting healthcare delivery across IHSC facilities nationwide. The program spans the full transformation lifecycle, including solution configuration, systems integration, data migration, cybersecurity, testing, training and change management, deployment, go-live, and ongoing application support and sustainment.

The IT Security SME / EHR Cybersecurity & ATO Lead provides cybersecurity expertise supporting security controls, access management, vulnerability management, compliance, authorization activities, and protection of sensitive health information.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and perform research, design assessment, integration, security engineering, and other assignments in cybersecurity.

• Lead implementation, assessment, and sustainment of security controls, access management, vulnerability management, compliance, and authorization activities.

• Assess complex technical solutions for security risk and support remediation, continuous monitoring, evidence development, and security documentation.

• Support protection of sensitive health information and other protected or mission-sensitive data throughout the system lifecycle.

• Provide technical leadership for highly complex cybersecurity and engineering areas and coordinate security activities across systems engineering and delivery teams.

• Supervise or provide technical direction to a broad team of systems engineers, as assigned.

• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience required.

• Education and experience may be substituted for each other, but may not be double-counted. Each year of relevant experience may be substituted for one year of education, and vice versa, consistent with the applicable labor-category equivalency requirements.

• Experience leading cybersecurity engineering, security controls, vulnerability management, access management, compliance, and authorization activities in complex enterprise environments.

• Experience assessing technical solutions, documenting security evidence, managing remediation, and supporting continuous monitoring.

• Experience providing technical leadership for complex security or systems engineering efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience securing healthcare systems or environments that process sensitive health information.

• Experience supporting federal security authorization and compliance activities in regulated environments.

Please be advised that during the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on, and your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes if an offer letter is extended to you.

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Original Posting:

September 28, 2026

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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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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.