Cybersecurity Systems Engineer at Leidos Huntsville, AL

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 67,600 - 122,200; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves analyzing cybersecurity requirements, enforcing best practices, and managing system administration tasks. Candidates should possess a B.S. in Computer Science or a related field and have essential cybersecurity foundational knowledge.

The position offers a salary range of $67,600 - $122,200 per year, along with opportunities to collaborate across multiple teams and programs.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to relocate to Alabama.
• Foundational knowledge of network architecture.
• Basic understanding of network protocols.
• Basic experience with Windows and Linux systems.
• Familiarity with security tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical representative for stakeholders.
• Analyze cybersecurity requirements and impacts.
• Enforce cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Conduct research on security trends.
• Design and maintain secure development environments.
• Ensure program compliance with regulations.
• Create and maintain cybersecurity documentation.
• Manage system administration tasks.
• Respond to security incidents and threats.
• Provide technical support across programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Network architecture knowledge

Understanding of network protocols

Basic proficiency in MS365

Experience with Windows and Linux

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Windows

SharePoint

Splunk

Job description

Overview

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer job at Leidos. Huntsville, AL.

Salary

Salary: $67,600 - 122,200 per year

Qualifications

• I hold a B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent technical degree with 1-4 years of relevant experience.
• I reside in north Alabama or I am willing to relocate to the area.
• I possess foundational knowledge of network architecture, including firewalls, static/dynamic IP configuration, subnets, and network diagrams.
• I have a basic understanding of network protocols such as SSH, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, RDP, and VPN.
• I have basic experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, including shell usage, software installation, access management, and basic scripting.
• I am familiar with security tools like Logging/Monitoring, Antivirus, Encryption, and Intrusion Detection.
• I demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• I have basic proficiency in MS365 tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• I am capable of collaborating across multiple teams and programs, allowing me to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• I serve as the technical representative and link between program leadership and corporate cybersecurity stakeholders.
• I analyze cybersecurity requirements and communicate their impact to relevant stakeholders.
• I collaborate with stakeholders to enforce cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• I conduct research on security trends and provide guidance on methods to reduce potential risks.
• I design, implement, and maintain secure development environments that support program functions.
• I perform and coordinate technical tasks to ensure program compliance with necessary regulations.
• I create and maintain documentation regarding cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance evidence.
• I manage system administration tasks, including user access, software installations and updates, system monitoring, hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• I respond to and mitigate security incidents and threats effectively.
• I provide technical support for cybersecurity requirements and information systems across various programs.

Technologies

• Support
• Linux
• Network
• Security
• SharePoint
• TCP/IP
• VPN
• Windows
• DevSecOps
• LDAP
• OWASP
• Splunk