Network Information Security Specialist

Vodafone; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Network Information Security Specialist to support projects at Scott AFB, IL. The role involves overseeing security strategies, managing IT assets, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess relevant security clearances, alongside experience with firewalls and IT security protocols.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of overall related experience or 8+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• At least 3 years of Linux or Windows experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure Palo Alto enclave firewalls and perform patching, upgrades.
• Manage IT Security Strategy, Cyber Security, and Compliance.
• Lead multi-tier teams while troubleshooting or upgrading network problems.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cyber Security

Configuration Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Cisco firewalls

Juniper firewalls

Nessus

nmap

VMware vSphere/ESXi 5

Job description

The Defense group at Leidos has a career opening for a Network Information Security Specialist on a DISA contract. This role is primarily on the customer site at Scott AFB, IL. Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works independently to perform configuration of Palo Alto enclave firewalls and other Information Assurance Networking assets as needed.
• Perform required patching, STIGs, upgrades, and updates on IA related assets.
• Must manage and enforce security strategies and policies within established guidelines.
• Effectively manage IT Security Strategy, Cyber Security, and Compliance and Risk Management supporting IT Security and Compliance Teams
• Create and maintain system documentation and support accreditation activities.
• Complete accreditation checklists and manage devices to mitigate cyber security controls and measures.
• Assist in the implementation of global projects for Network and Information Assurance upgrades by providing technical insight, projected necessary actions, timelines, and resource availability
• Implement recurring security requirements on network devices
• Communicate with multi-tier support and global partners to coordinate troubleshooting efforts where required.
• Utilize moderate System Administration skills in both Linux and Windows environments to navigate current systems while managing network assets.
• Lead focused multi-tier teams while troubleshooting or upgrading global network problems.
• Provide architectural and topology recommendations where efficiencies can be made.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 4+ years of overall related experience, 8+ years of experience will suffice in lieu of degree
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI.
• Must have experience or training in IA and IA supporting technologies to include Cisco and Juniper firewalls, authentication technologies (e.g., Active Directory), directory services, and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, nmap).
• At least 3 years Linux or Windows experience.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce or higher.
• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to acquire a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must satisfy both preparatory and sustaining DoD standard training and certification requirements as a condition of privileged access to any DoD information system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Juniper experience
• Gigamon Load Balancer experience
• Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi 5.
• ITIL certification.

Original Posting:
June 13, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.