Act as an authorized laboratory signatory for applicable NIST/CMVP activities.
Lead customer engagement, technical consultations, issue resolution, and business development, including scoping new testing and certification opportunities.
Manage laboratory execution to meet customer expectations, project schedules, scope, and budgets.
Represent Leidos at relevant industry conferences and events, including the International Cryptographic Module Conference (ICMC).
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of cryptographic security experience involving FIPS 140, including at least 2 years in a Cryptographic Security Testing Laboratory management role.
Expert knowledge of FIPS 140 testing, validation, and certification requirements.
CVP certification and demonstrated experience with ISO/IEC 17025 and NIST Handbook 150 compliance.
Established working relationships with NIST and the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP).
Demonstrated ability to execute all phases of a FIPS 140-3 full submission, including associated consulting activities.
Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and technologies, including encryption, key exchange, hashing, message authentication, PKI, and random number generation.
Knowledge of security protocols such as SSH, IPsec, and TLS.
Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.
Proven ability to lead large technical teams in a fast-paced commercial environment, establish technical direction, and manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal English communication, interpersonal, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related technical discipline.
Experience with financial management, budgeting, and laboratory business operations.
Strong proposal development and technical writing skills.
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Original Posting
November 12, 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.
Pay Range
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
