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Leidos is seeking a Cyber Infrastructure Specialist, Lead to support the U.S. Air Force Defensive Cyber Systems Program Management Office at Joint Base San Antonio. This leadership role oversees an operational team responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and sustaining next-generation cyber defense mission systems that enable downstream Air Force cyber operations.
The Lead provides operational leadership and technical oversight to ensure the continuous availability, performance, and integrity of mission-critical cyber systems. This includes oversight of system alert monitoring, operational health validation, maintenance execution, and configuration management activities. The team ensures that cyber defense systems remain functional, compliant, and ready to deliver required data and services to downstream operational customers.
This position is accountable for maintaining operational readiness, enforcing procedural discipline, coordinating with engineering and mission stakeholders, and proactively identifying risks to system availability. The role focuses on mission system sustainment and enablement rather than direct cyber threat response activities.
**On-Site Requirement: The position requires on-site presence at Joint Base San Antonio.**
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and supervise an operational team responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and sustaining mission-critical cyber defense systems
Provide operational oversight of system alert monitoring, health dashboards, status indicators, and performance metrics to ensure continuous system availability
Ensure timely identification, analysis, and coordination of system-level degradations, outages, or performance issues impacting mission systems
Oversee execution of routine and scheduled maintenance activities, operational checks, and service validations to maintain system readiness
Govern configuration management activities, ensuring approved changes are implemented in accordance with established change control and compliance requirements
Establish and enforce operational procedures focused on system reliability, availability, and mission continuity
Coordinate with engineering teams, Tier 1/2/3 support, and government stakeholders to resolve complex system issues and restore services
Monitor system performance trends and proactively identify risks that could impact downstream operational customers
Manage staffing, workload distribution, and shift coverage to ensure uninterrupted sustainment operations
Review and validate incident documentation, service tickets, and operational reports for accuracy and completeness
Provide system health reporting, readiness assessments, and operational status updates to program leadership and government representatives
Mentor and develop team members to reinforce operational discipline, technical proficiency, and accountability
Coordinate with Sixteenth Air Forces Cyber, AFLCMC/HNCD, engineering teams, installation Communications Focal Points (CFPs), and vendors to resolve system-level issues impacting mission systems
Basic Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 6 years of relevant experience and 2 years leading teams – or – equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in a 24x7 operational environment such as a mission support center, NOC, cyber operations platform team, or enterprise systems operations organization
Experience overseeing system monitoring, operational health validation, and sustainment of enterprise or mission-critical systems
Proven experience managing system availability, uptime metrics, and service continuity in support of downstream operational customers
Experience governing maintenance execution, configuration management activities, and change control processes in regulated environments
Experience troubleshooting enterprise systems, applications, or integrated platforms using structured diagnostic methodologies
Working knowledge of operating systems (Windows and/or Linux), endpoint management tools, and enterprise infrastructure concepts
Ability to assess system-level incidents, prioritize operational impact, and coordinate cross-functional resolution efforts
Working knowledge of cyber defense architectures or monitoring platforms sufficient to oversee sustainment and readiness activities (not direct threat response)
Experience supporting DoD customers and operating within DoD IT and security compliance frameworks
Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills in time-sensitive operational environments
Security and Compliance Requirements
Current active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Intermediate DoD 8140 work role (521) Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist certification. See DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix V2.1; Certification Repository tab: https://www.cyber.mil/dod-workforce-innovation-directorate/dod8140/qualification-matrices for listing of intermediate certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of IT service management practices, including incident, problem, and change management (e.g., ITIL-based environments)
Experience developing operational procedures, readiness reporting, and system health metrics for government stakeholders
Prior experience working in a classified or highly regulated environment supporting mission-critical systems
Experience with Service Now (creating tickets, using/creating dashboards); SIEM – preferably Elastic SIEM (troubleshooting inputs / connections); SOAR – Palo Alto XSOAR or Splunk (troubleshooting connection to SIEM); Cloud Hosted applications – to include troubleshooting applications on Air Force Cloud One
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Original Posting:May 9, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- At least 6 years of relevant experience
- 2 years leading teams
- Experience leading technical teams in 24x7 operational environments
- Experience overseeing system monitoring and operational health validation
- Current active Secret clearance
- Intermediate DoD 8140 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist certification
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
