Cyber Systems Engineer — Remote Endpoint Security

Leidos; Clarksburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Clarksburg, WV, is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to architect, engineer, and enhance advanced cyber capabilities across a large-scale enterprise. The role focuses on discovering and managing vulnerabilities, strengthening endpoint defenses, and integrating security technologies into complex DoD infrastructures.

This on-site position supports the DoW ABIS system with up to 25% travel to the customer site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Cybersecurity or a related field with 2+ years in cybersecurity.
• DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Must pass DOJ background to access the FBI Campus - CJIS Site in Clarksburg, WV.
• Active DoW Secret Clearance or ability to obtain DoW Interim Secret within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee advanced cybersecurity protocols, risk management, and DoW compliance.
• Monitor security to detect, analyze, and respond to threats; support incidents.
• Conduct routine vulnerability scans and track remediation to closure.
• Research threats and mitigation; audit for secure configurations.
• Audit configurations per cybersecurity policies and STIGs.
• Collaborate with teams to strengthen security posture after incidents.

Skills

Endpoint security

Vulnerability tools

Splunk log analysis

Threat mitigation

DoD policies

STIGs

Windows & Linux

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

ACAS

Security Center

Nessus

Splunk

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Leidos in Clarksburg, WV, is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer to architect, engineer, and enhance advanced cyber capabilities across a large-scale enterprise. The role focuses on discovering and managing vulnerabilities, strengthening endpoint defenses, and integrating security technologies into complex DoD infrastructures.

This on-site position supports the DoW ABIS system with up to 25% travel to the customer site.