C-UAS Cyber Security Engineer – Secret/TS Eligible, NCS

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Mid‑Level Cyber Security Engineer to secure the Army’s C‑UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You will engineer, implement, and test security controls supporting SHORAD missions, combining hands‑on coding with RMF/ATO and Agile teamwork to deliver secure tactical software in contested environments.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, 4–7 years of cybersecurity experience, and proficiency in C/C++/Python/Java.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years cybersecurity experience.
• Experience coding and testing security controls (C/C++/Python/Java).
• DoD 8570/8140 certification (Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with encryption, MFA, access control, vulnerability assessment, and Agile development.
• Familiarity with RMF/ATO, secure cloud integration, DIL operations, and secure remote access.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test encryption, MFA, and access control within tactical software.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, security regression testing, and penetration-testing support.
• Contribute security requirements, reviews, and documentation for NCS upgrades.
• Validate secure cloud data pipelines and remote access (zero-trust, VPN, gateways).
• Support RMF/ATO activities, patch assessments, compliance checks, and government security testing.
• Track and remediate findings in Agile sprint cycles; present results at TIMs and reviews.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Coding in C/C++/Python/Java

DoD 8570/8140 certs

Encryption & MFA

RMF/ATO familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering

Job description

Leidos seeks a Mid‑Level Cyber Security Engineer to secure the Army’s C‑UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You will engineer, implement, and test security controls supporting SHORAD missions, combining hands‑on coding with RMF/ATO and Agile teamwork to deliver secure tactical software in contested environments.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, 4–7 years of cybersecurity experience, and proficiency in C/C++/Python/Java.