Cyber Range Software Engineer (SWE-3)

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

11 holidays

401K with match

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Range Software Engineer to join the INTEL Sector, focusing on configuring Cyber Range environments with IaC, Terraform, Ansible, and VMware. You will work with cross-functional teams to support training and mock customer infrastructures, while aligning with mission objectives and security requirements.

The role offers growth in a fast-paced defense-focused program, with opportunities to work on advanced cyber defense capabilities and modern automation tooling, in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or master's degree plus 6 years.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python.
• Experience with networking and virtualization.
• Network engineering experience with Arista, Cisco and Juniper.
• Experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools.

Responsibilities

• Configure Cyber Range with IaC and virtualization technologies.
• Collaborate with Hunt, Red and Blue Teams to meet configuration needs.
• Support the Cyber Range and Defensive Network Operations teams.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex cybersecurity problems.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Networking

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Splunk

Nutanix

Arista

Cisco

Juniper

Terraform

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Cyber Range Software Engineer in our INTEL Sector. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

Our program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact.

Your Main Objective

Looking for a software engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations with configuration of Cyber Range consisting of 100s to 1000s of VMs utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, VMWare and other automation technologies. You will work closely with Hunt, Red and Blue Team operators to understand their desired configurations for the Cyber Security Range to support training, force on force exercises, and mimicking of customer infrastructures. You will work with a team of other Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers and Systems Engineers supporting the Cyber Range and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

You will be part of a larger development team supporting the Cyber Security Directorate's Defensive Network Operations organization with direct mission support activities when not working on the Cyber Range.

Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. An associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position
• Computer Science (CS) degree or related field
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python
• Experience with networking and virtualization
• Network engineering experience with Arista, Cisco and Juniper
• Experience with Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools
• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.

Desirable skills

• Experience operating in an agile development environment and DevOps
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations
• Experience utilizing and development with Splunk
• Experience with Nutanix
• Defensive Cyber Security Operations

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.