Cybersecurity Engineer

Ranked first in Government IT and systems integration, Leidos brings decades of experience leading large-scale mission-critical network IT programs. We’re looking for innovators and forward-thinkers to help us do great things.

Leidos is seeking qualified Cybersecurity Engineer candidates to join our Defense Enclave Services team who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies.

We offer competitive compensation, retirement and paid leave packages, health and wellness programs, career development trainings and certifications, income protection, employee stock purchase plans, and family benefits.

Job Description:

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer. In this role, a successful candidate will be able to provide security engineering support to various project teams and interface across the program as needed. This support includes, but is not limited to, cybersecurity solutions (including network, operating system (OS) and/or application level support for systems and/or tools), environment discovery, cybersecurity documentation, cybersecurity service delivery, migration, and/or operations planning, helping to create and deliver presentations at both internal and client engagement meetings, and providing technical expertise to project teams with regard to cybersecurity solutions, support systems, guidance, policy, and implementations. The successful candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual, with a strong IT security background who excels integrating, operating, and deploying security technology and solutions and interacts well with both internal teams and clients.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess an active SECRET clearance prior to start with Leidos.  (US Citizenship required)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Comply-to-Connect (C2C) implementation aligned to the DoDIN requirements

• Integrate with network engineering teams to troubleshoot and remediate C2C issues on the network

• Support network configuration development for the implementation of C2C

• Support STIG requirements of deployed C2C solutions

• Overall environment (Cisco ISE) maintenance, scalability,

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4-8 years of related experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.

• 4+ years hands-on managing and deploying network infrastructure (Switches, Firewalls, etc.)

• Analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps

• Experience with central network management platforms (Panorama, Cisco ISE, DNAC)

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in secure enterprise architecture engineering and related operational support, with specializations in various combinations of tools and technologies within the following subset: Firewall/VPN, ACAS, HBSS, C2C, IAM, NDR, EDR, or other cybersecurity tools and resultant applications. Expertise with other cybersecurity solutions and tools will also be considered, as appropriate.

• Experience selecting effective methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve desired outcomes.

• Experience reviewing and/or developing detailed technical documentation, architectures, engineering diagrams, technical implementation plans, migration plans, cybersecurity vulnerability mitigation plans, roadmaps, and technical standards for the federal IT enterprise environment.

• Experience supporting technical projects to completion and working with a multi-discipline, cross-functional team of professionals

• Must posses an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II such as CompTIA Security+ ce

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Systems and/or Network Security Engineering background

• Cisco Certified Network Assoc. (CCNA)

• Detail oriented

DISADES

External Referral Eligible

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.