C-UAS Cyber Security Engineer: Secure NCS & SHORAD

Drone.vet; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking 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 Short‑Range Air Defense (SHORAD) missions.

This role blends hands‑on coding, security testing, RMF/ATO support, and Agile team collaboration to deliver secure tactical software in contested environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering and 4–7 years 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.
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering

Tools

DoD 8570/8140 certifications

Job description

Leidos is seeking 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 Short‑Range Air Defense (SHORAD) missions.

This role blends hands‑on coding, security testing, RMF/ATO support, and Agile team collaboration to deliver secure tactical software in contested environments.