Defensive Cyber Ops Engineer: Counter-Measures & Automation

Via Logic LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Counter-Measures Engineer to support the GSM-O II program. The ideal candidate will have an active DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include authoring countermeasures, assessing their effectiveness, and designing cybersecurity solutions. Expertise in programming, TCP/IP, and UNIX is also required. This position is based in locations like Scott AFB, IL, with partial telework options.

Qualifications

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain TS/SCI.
• 8+ years of applicable experience in cyber operations.
• Requires 8140 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist 521 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Author and deploy countermeasures to eliminate threats.
• Assess effectiveness of deployed countermeasures.
• Design and develop automated cybersecurity solutions.

Skills

Programming (Java, Python, Ruby, C++)

Custom malware detection development

TCP/IP knowledge

UNIX administrative skills

Development environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Git

Snort

Suricata

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Leidos is looking for a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Counter-Measures Engineer to support the GSM-O II program. The ideal candidate will have an active DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include authoring countermeasures, assessing their effectiveness, and designing cybersecurity solutions. Expertise in programming, TCP/IP, and UNIX is also required. This position is based in locations like Scott AFB, IL, with partial telework options.