Cyber Engineer

Leidos; Chantilly; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 154 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cyber Engineer to join a new cybersecurity program. This role involves designing and maintaining security solutions, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will play a crucial role in protecting government-critical systems and responding to security incidents. This innovative firm values diversity and is committed to empowering its teams while contributing to community sustainability. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Bachelor's with 4-8 years or Master's with 2-6 years of relevant experience.

Responsabilités

• Design and maintain security solutions to protect networks and data.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to security incidents.
• Implement identity and access management solutions.

Connaissances

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Incident Response

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Vulnerability Assessments

Security Audits

Compliance (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR)

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Outils

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS)

Endpoint Security

SIEM Tools

Description du poste

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Cyber Engineer to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions that protect networks, systems, and data from cyber threats.
• Apply a strong technical background in cybersecurity, network security, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Play a critical role in securing our infrastructure, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint security, and SIEM tools.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitor security systems and respond to security incidents, investigating and mitigating threats.
• Support the integration of security best practices into system development and IT operations.
• Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Automate security processes and enhance detection capabilities using scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Research and stay up-to-date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
• Assist in security awareness training and policy development.
• Work closely with IT, DevOps, and security teams to ensure a secure system architecture.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's and 4 to 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 to 6 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Favorable if you have:

• CompTIA Network+
• CISSP or other IAT III

Original Posting:

March 28, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.