Hands-on Cyber Security Engineer & Tech Lead

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contractor is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer – Technical Lead in Bethesda, MD. This hands-on role requires expertise in implementing and managing SIEM tools and network security technologies. The candidate will spend about 75% of their time in direct engineering while providing leadership and coordination across the security team. A Master's degree and over 15 years of relevant experience are required, along with an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in cyber security.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph preferred or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with databases, web applications, Linux, and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security controls.
• Design and maintain security technologies and respond to incidents.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Implementation of SIEM tools

Endpoint and network security

Automation (Ansible, CloudFormation)

Technical leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Splunk or similar SIEM platforms

IDS/IPS tools

Endpoint protection tools

SolarWinds

Job description

A government contractor is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer – Technical Lead in Bethesda, MD. This hands-on role requires expertise in implementing and managing SIEM tools and network security technologies. The candidate will spend about 75% of their time in direct engineering while providing leadership and coordination across the security team. A Master's degree and over 15 years of relevant experience are required, along with an active TS/SCI clearance.