DCO Counter-Measures Engineer

Leidos; Hill Air Force Base (UT); Hybrid; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Counter-Measures Engineer at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This role involves working with the GSM-O II program to enhance network operations and support cyber defense endeavors. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have substantial experience along with relevant cybersecurity certifications. Compensation ranges from $107,900.00 to $195,050.00, along with competitive benefits, including wellness programs and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
• 8+ years applicable experience, additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Requirement for 8140 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist 521 (CS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Author and deploy novel countermeasures against threats.
• Assess and refine the effectiveness of countermeasures.
• Develop solutions for automated cybersecurity services.

Skills

Programming in Java, Python, Ruby, C++

Custom malware detection development

TCP/IP and networking knowledge

UNIX administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Position Summary

Leidos Digital Modernization has a job opportunity for a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Counter‑Measures Engineer supporting the GSM‑O II program, which provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The selected candidate will engage with customers and mission partners across the enterprise. This position can be based at Scott AFB, IL; Hill AFB, UT; or Columbus, OH, with partial/hybrid telework possibly allowed but consistent on‑site presence required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Author and deploy novel countermeasures to eliminate threats and illuminate their activities.
• Assess the effectiveness of countermeasures on an ongoing basis and refine actions as needed.
• Design and develop solutions to deliver automated cybersecurity services, including agile development and maintenance of automation scripts/tools to scale cybersecurity work across the enterprise.
• Develop custom integrations, data correlation, and processing strategies to reduce cybersecurity risk and act as a subject‑matter expert for the automation team.
• Maintain situational awareness of cyber activity by reviewing DoD, Intelligence Community, and open‑source reporting for new vulnerabilities, malware or other threats that could impact the DoDIN.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of applicable experience; additional related experience may substitute for a degree.
• Requirement for 8140 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist 521 (CS) Intermediate‑level compliance and one of the following certifications: Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, GSEC, or GMON.
• Proficiency in programming in at least one modern language (Java, Python, Ruby, C++).
• Custom malware detection development experience.
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense‑in‑depth, and common security elements.
• Understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors, and exploitation methods, with knowledge of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• UNIX administrative skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DISA and DoD networks.
• Experience countering APTs or emergent threats to DoD networks.
• Skill in developing extended cyber‑security analytics.
• Experience in developing and supporting a development environment.
• Experience automating tasks via Bash, Python, PowerShell, or other scripting tools.
• Experience in Linux and Windows‑based systems administration in a cloud or virtualized environment.
• Experience with API development and integration.
• Experience with Git, Sigma, Yara, Snort, and Suricata.
• Experience with Detection‑as‑a‑Code principles.
• Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.
• Advanced certifications such as GREM, OSCP, CISSP, or CASP.

Pay Range

$107,900.00 – $195,050.00.

Pay and Benefits

Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits are part of the compensation package.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination & EEO Statement

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.