Description

The IT Cyber Liaison serves as the primary coordination point between cybersecurity, IT operations, and external stakeholders to ensure timely identification, reporting, and remediation of cybersecurity risks. This role combines project management, vulnerability management, compliance oversight, and technical documentation responsibilities to support enterprise security objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Project Management

• Act as Project Manager for cyber-driven initiatives, coordinating schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional resources.

• Ensure cybersecurity projects align with organizational priorities, compliance requirements, and operational constraints.

KEV Management and Reporting

• Perform Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) reporting using platforms such as Tenable and Nucleus.

• Review vulnerability scan results, assess risk impact, and produce accurate, timely reports for the PORTS site.

• Coordinate and distribute KEV notifications across internal teams and external contractors, ensuring visibility and accountability.

KEV Remediation Coordination

• Collaborate with User Support and System Administrator teams to determine and implement appropriate remediation strategies.

• Track remediation progress, validate fixes, and ensure closure within required timelines.

Policy, Procedure, and Governance

• Create, maintain, and update KEV management policies, procedures, and workflows.

• Create, maintain, and update KEV remediation policies, procedures, and workflows.

Operational and Asset Support

• Oversee equipment receiving processes and ensure proper tracking, configuration, and security compliance.

• Provide support coordination to ensure assets meet cybersecurity and operational standards prior to deployment.

Security Metrics and Performance Evaluation

• Evaluate and report on performance indicators to assess the effectiveness and quality of implemented security controls.

• Identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities based on vulnerability and control performance data.

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

• Develop clear, concise instructional and technical documentation for complex security products and implementations.

• Support enterprise-level, dynamic network environments by translating technical security concepts into actionable guidance for IT teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and 8+ years of experience working in the Information Technology field, or 15+ years equivalent experience.

• Strong understanding of IT change management, security controls, and remediation processes.

• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate across multiple technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or government contracting environments.

• Understanding of vulnerability scanning and reporting tools (e.g., Tenable, Nucleus).

• Familiarity with KEV programs, NIST frameworks, or similar cybersecurity standards.

• Security or project management certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, PMP) are a plus.

Core Competencies

• Cross-functional communication and coordination

• Risk assessment and prioritization

• Documentation and process development

• Attention to detail and compliance awareness

• Ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into operational action

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting:

December 29, 2025

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

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.