IT Security Engineer

Job Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer to support the NASA Langley Research Center’s Center Operations Directorate (COD). The role requires in-depth technical knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and ensures that security risks are mitigated using available tools.   Under general direction of Leidos and in coordination with the NASA Cybersecurity & Privacy Program (CSPP), is responsible for all activities relating to Cybersecurity procedures and systems. In coordination with Government, develops Cybersecurity programs and control guidelines.

This position requires the ability to work independently, with direction and as a team member under the direction of the lead task manager. Join us at AEGIS where the sky is NOT the limit!

• Implement the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes for new and existing information systems

• Facilitate development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA), Risk Acceptance Letters (RAL) and support Continuous Monitoring (CONMON)

• Develop Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations under NIST SP 800-53 via a System Security Plan and associated artifacts

• Coordinate with system administrators and engineering in the development and management of POAMS and RBDs

• Assess and test/analyze data to document state of compliance with security requirements

• Conduct risk assessments and investigations, identify and perform appropriate risk mitigations, and oversee incident response activities

• Conduct regular hardware/software inventory assessments

• Act as advisor to stakeholders regarding assessment and authorization risk mitigation recommendations

• Develop and conduct decision briefings to senior NASA officials.

• Develops technical security solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, advanced analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution.

• Develops solutions to technical security problems and issues that may be unclear but require technical security compliance knowledge.

• Communicates with internal and client project team members.

• Requires understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical security domains and has advanced understanding of other related IT security areas.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering or related field with 6 years of experience working in information systems security operations

• Ability to obtain a NASA Public Trust clearance

• Proven experience developing, operating and maintaining security for information systems

• Extensive knowledge of operating system and database security

• Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions

• Knowledge of security systems including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems and intrusion detection and notification systems

• In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles

• Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity operations experience with and advanced understanding of information systems security operations

• Advanced understanding of ITSM processes and experience with agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe using technologies like Jira or ServiceNow

Clearance

NASA Public Trust

Desired Certifications / Training:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Potential for Telework (if any):

Yes, with ability to be onsite upon request.

Original Posting Date:

2024-06-14

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 $65,000.00 - $117,500.00

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.