Cyber Capabilities SME

Description

The Cybersecurity Capabilities and Innovations SME shall provide support across the entire command. All SMEs will be centrally managed but may be assigned to work in separate directorates within the command centered on their individual skill set or knowledge base. All SMEs shall be able to communicate at the highest command levels internal and external to the command, taking guidance from the Commander, Deputy Commander, Executive Director (EXDIR), and Joint Director (JDIR) leadership. The SMEs should be able to perform at a principal level of support for the various functions they perform. These SMEs are among the thought leaders for the command and must be able to work independently with minimum or no guidance.

All SME's shall :

• Provide expert strategic and technical communication
• Provide principal level of support for identified areas
• Be familiar with commercial industry and government developed cyber security technologies that enable a layered defensive strategy across large enterprise networked environments
• Provide Cyber, Technology, Strategic and Military Operations subject matter expertise
• Work with Senior Leadership to plan, develop, and implement the Commander's highest priorities and future concepts
• Integrate and influence cross-functional concepts that align to CE's high interest plans
• Develop technical papers, white papers, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system and operational view diagrams, system architecture, network diagrams, and network architectures
• Participate in cyber panels, meetings, and working groups as a subject matter expert and advisor as it pertains to CE's engagements
• Coordinate with all applicable staff elements, Service Cyber Components, Combatant Command (CCMD), components, and other partners / agencies with cyber related missions

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Leader SME shall :

Basic Qualifications

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 : August 11, 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 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.