Senior Azuer Cyber Engineer

Leidos LLC; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Azure Cyber Engineer to design, deploy, and secure Azure SIPRNet environments as part of the USAF Cloud One Architecture. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and 6+ years of cloud security experience. The position is onsite near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) with potential travel for meetings.

Responsibilities include RMF/ATO documentation, working with ACCAS/Nessus, Defender, and Sentinel, and mentoring junior staff on cybersecurity best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience supporting cloud-hosted systems and/or applications.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain RMF/ATO for Microsoft Azure SIPRNet environments.
• Serve as SME for system design, builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling.
• Operate, configure and maintain compliance tools/services including ACAS/Nessus scanners; Defender for Cloud; Sentinel data connectors.
• Monitor and query logging and event monitoring tools including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Network Watcher.
• Document mitigation details, compile scan exports, generate vulnerability reports, and create POA&M.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with team members to foster a learning environment.

Skills

SME for cybersecurity

Cloud security design

Security compliance leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (assets)

Tools

KQL

Log Analytics

Defender for Cloud

DISA STIGs

Job description

Senior Azure Cyber Engineer

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Senior Azure Cyber Engineer supporting Azure cloud environments. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location: This position will be full-time onsite and may require travel to support customer or corporate meetings near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA).

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for Microsoft Azure SIPRNet environments.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling.
• Operate, configure and maintain various compliance tools/services including ACAS/Nessus scanners; Microsoft Defender; Microsoft Sentinel data connectors to detect misconfigurations and threats; and other Cloud Native Services.
• Monitor and query various logging and event monitoring tools/services including Azure Monitor; Log Analytics Workspaces; Network Watcher; and other Cloud Native Services.
• Document technical mitigation details, compile raw scan exports, generate vulnerability reports, create and maintain system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud Computing SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements.
• Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities.
• Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities.
• Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning.
• Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.
• Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes.
• Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent experience.

Must have 6+ years of relevant experience supporting cloud-hosted systems and/or applications.

Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required due to contract requirements.

Certifications

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or equivalent

ACAS Certified – Operator and Supervisor

Hands‑hands experience with KQL, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud, and DISA STIGs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1
• Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture Linux (RHEL) and/or Microsoft Windows Server administration certifications

Certifications:

CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3)

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: October 5, 2026 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 and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.