Cyber Security Engineer Journeyman

Leidos LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Digital is seeking a Journeyman Cyber Security Engineer (Microsoft) to support USSOCOM's Zero Trust initiative. You will engineer and operate Microsoft security solutions across identity, endpoint, data, and security operations, collaborating with senior staff to deliver secure, compliant solutions.

You will manage deployments of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Entra ID, and Logic Apps, tune analytics, and help maintain RMF artifacts while supporting threat detection and incident

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field; 4–8 years may substitute for a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in enterprise cybersecurity or systems engineering.
• Experience administering Microsoft enterprise security solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Purview, Entra ID, Logic Apps, and Behavior Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft security technologies within the Zero Trust architecture.
• Deploy and administer Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Entra ID, Logic Apps, and related services.
• Configure analytics rules, dashboards, alerts, and automation workflows for threat detection.
• Support UEBA and SOAR capabilities using Microsoft security platforms.
• Integrate security telemetry from Microsoft and third-party systems.
• Collaborate with ISSOs, engineers, and stakeholders on Zero Trust initiative.
• Support RMF activities, documentation updates, and ATO artifacts.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments, system hardening, and STIGs.
• Troubleshoot platform issues and assist with operations.
• Participate in investigations, incident response, and security monitoring.
• Document engineering procedures and configurations.
• Recommend improvements to security monitoring and automation.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

SIEM/SOAR/UEBA

Microsoft security platforms

Windows and Linux

RMF/documentation

Threat detection and response

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Entra ID

Logic Apps

Behavior Analytics

Job description

Leidos Digital is seeking a Journeyman Cyber Security Engineer (Microsoft) to support the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Enterprise Development, Application and Training (EDAT) Zero Trust initiative. This position provides engineering and operational support for Microsoft's enterprise security platform, helping implement and maintain Zero Trust security capabilities across identity, endpoint, data, and security operations.

The Journeyman Cyber Security Engineer will support the integration of Microsoft security technologies—including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, Logic Apps, and Behavior Analytics—to strengthen the Department of Defense (DoD) Visibility and Analytics pillar while enabling security automation and orchestration.

Working alongside senior engineers and cybersecurity professionals, this role supports engineering, operational, and RMF activities that improve the organization's security posture. This Journeyman role is intended for cybersecurity engineers with solid experience supporting Microsoft security technologies who can independently execute engineering and operational tasks while working under the technical leadership of senior engineers in support of USSOCOM's Zero Trust implementation.

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) is REQUIRED to be considered for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft security technologies within the Zero Trust architecture.
• Assist with deployment and administration of Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, Logic Apps, and related Microsoft security services.
• Configure and tune analytics rules, workbooks, dashboards, alerts, and automation workflows to improve threat detection and response.
• Support User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities using Microsoft security platforms.
• Assist with integrating security telemetry from Microsoft and third-party enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with ISSOs, cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and government stakeholders supporting the Zero Trust initiative.
• Support RMF activities, including documentation updates, implementation of security controls, and maintenance of Authorization to Operate (ATO) artifacts.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments, system hardening, and implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Troubleshoot Microsoft security platform issues and assist with resolving operational challenges.
• Participate in cybersecurity investigations, incident response, and security monitoring activities.
• Document engineering procedures, technical configurations, and operational processes.
• Recommend improvements to security monitoring, automation, and enterprise cybersecurity processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while following cybersecurity best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field; and 4 – 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity, Microsoft security platforms, or systems engineering.
• Experience administering or supporting Microsoft enterprise security solutions.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Microsoft Defender XDR
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft Logic Apps
  • Microsoft Behavior Analytics
• Experience supporting SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, or security monitoring operations.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with enterprise identity, endpoint, cloud, and security architectures.
• Experience supporting RMF documentation or cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Knowledge of DISA STIG implementation and cybersecurity best practices.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent) with the ability to obtain IAT Level III within an approved timeframe if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications such as:
  • SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
  • SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
  • SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or C#.
• Experience integrating Microsoft security products with third-party security tools.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat detection engineering.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense and NSA Zero Trust guidance.
• Experience supporting the DoD RMF process and Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM SOFNET or other DoD enterprise environments.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment and Diversity

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.