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

Via Logic LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Mid-Level Cyber Security Engineer to secure the Army’s Counter-UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You’ll engineer, implement, and test security controls that protect M-LIDS and FS-LIDS systems supporting SHORAD missions.

This role blends hands-on coding, RMF/ATO support, and Agile team collaboration to deliver secure tactical software in contested environments. This position offers locations in Huntsville, AL and Alexandria, VA with telecommuting possibilities; a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering.
• 4–7 years of cybersecurity experience.
• DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• 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.

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

C/C++/Python/Java

Security testing

Vulnerability assessment

RMF/ATO

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Encryption tools

Job description

Leidos is hiring a Mid-Level Cyber Security Engineer to secure the Army’s Counter-UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You’ll engineer, implement, and test security controls that protect M-LIDS and FS-LIDS systems supporting SHORAD missions.

This role blends hands-on coding, RMF/ATO support, and Agile team collaboration to deliver secure tactical software in contested environments. This position offers locations in Huntsville, AL and Alexandria, VA with telecommuting possibilities; a Secret