Senior PAM Engineer; Zero Trust

Description

Leidos has an immediate need for a PAM Engineer to join our team executing Wave 2 of the USSOCOM Zero Trust Integration effort. This role is critical to Line of Effort 2, focusing on the deployment and operationalization of an enterprise-wide Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution to secure the NIPR, SIPR, and Top-Secret network enclaves. The ideal candidate will be responsible for vaulting privileged credentials, enforcing Just-In-Time (JIT) access, and integrating the PAM architecture with the broader Zero Trust ecosystem.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY.

• PAM Solution Deployment:
  Lead the installation, configuration, and technical implementation of the enterprise PAM solution (Delinea focus) across multiple network enclaves.
• Credential Vaulting:
  Discover, inventory, and onboard all known privileged user, administrator, and service accounts into the secure PAM vault.
• Policy Enforcement:
  Design and configure policies for Just-In-Time (JIT) access, session recording, and privileged session monitoring to ensure zero standing privileges.
• Infrastructure Integration:
  Develop scripts and API integrations to connect the PAM solution with the existing Splunk SIEM for centralized logging and the Identity Governance (IGA) platform for lifecycle management.
• Security Compliance:
  Support the RMF accreditation process by developing Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, System Security Plans (SSP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Enterprise Rollout:
  Manage the expansion of PAM policies from initial pilot groups to full enterprise enforcement for all privileged users.

• DoD 8570 Compliance:
  Must hold an IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security) or higher.
• Specific
  
  Certifications:
  
  Delinea Certified Administrator is highly preferred/required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Deep expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) architectures and Zero Standing Privileges concepts.
  • Experience implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) access workflows.
  • Proficiency in integrating PAM tools with Active Directory, SIEM (Splunk), and IGA tools.

• Function:
  Applies a set of disciplines for planning, analyzing, engineering, and designing information systems, including specialized engineering of security solutions.
• Responsibilities:
  • Develop analytical and computational techniques and methodology for problem solutions.
  • Perform enterprise-wide strategic systems planning, business information planning, and business analysis.
  • Analyze and recommend security/privacy products and services.
  • Assess security/privacy policies and procedures.
  • Apply process improvement practices to reengineer methodologies and principles and business process modernization projects.
  • Apply reverse engineering and re-engineering disciplines to develop migration strategic and planning documents.

• Education:
  
  MA/MS
• Years: 10+
• A Senior level candidate has over 10 years of experience and a MA/MS degree, typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently, and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Pay Range $ - $. 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 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

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

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.