Systems Engineer

Description

Leidos is seeking a detail-oriented Systems Engineer specializing in the lifecycle management of Digital Access Control Policies. I offer deep expertise in translating legal and security mandates into actionable technical workflows within IAM ecosystems. From streamlining attribute-based access controls (ABAC) and dynamic policy engines, to auditing certified data repositories, your focus is helping to support a 'least-privileged' environment that satisfies rigorous internal audits and external regulatory frameworks.

As a critical thinker, you will synthesize processes and work to help implement innovative ways to strengthen compliance while optimizing access control policy use.

• Translate existing digital policies and governance actions into operational processes and aligned to existing technical solutions – providing recommendations with clear guidance internally and externally to the program.
• Collaborate with Mission Partners, Data Stewards, Steward Representatives across the community; interpreting digital policy requests and needs into high‑level implementable requirements using existing tools and platforms.
• Guide service teams in digital policy oversight, helping oversee the "Keys to the Kingdom" by helping to implement Just‑In‑Time (JIT) access policies that grant the proper access only when a specific, pre‑approved condition is met.
• Apply techniques that include the use of AI for Data and Policy components, aiding in getting current solutions and workflows operational (e.g., anomaly detection, policy application and more).
• Help create and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track governance’s and overall policy performance and compliance.

• Critical Thinker – Challenges assumptions and approaches data issues with structured reasoning.
• Policy‑Minded Innovator – Finds ways to apply data science in service of governance, compliance and stewardship.
• Collaborator – Builds strong partnerships with Data Stewards, mission partners, and governance stakeholders.
• Change Agent – Brings creativity and technical skill to drive efficiencies in how we manage and govern data.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• BS degree in STEM, or related field and 12+ years of prior relevant experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Knowledge with Identity and Access Management (IdAM)/Identity Credentials and Access Management (ICAM) delivery systems, Authentication, Authorizations, Attribute Architectures.
• Familiarity with data and governance principals, compliance and/or metadata management.
• Strong critical thinking ability – able to balance technical solutions with policy and compliance needs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical insights to policy and mission partners alike.

• Experience with governance and metadata platforms (Collibra, Informatica, Alation etc.).
• Awareness of Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) policy – contributing to update and sharing Zero‑Trust security policies.
• Hands‑on experience in automation pipelines or AI‑enabled data governance tools.
• Background working in policy, governance and/or compliance environments.
• Familiarity with Sponsor ICAM services.

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February 23, 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.

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