Cybersecurity Engineer

Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified Cybersecurity Engineer for the Multi-Domain Solutions Division. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support across all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed, scale, and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, other domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.

This position will have a hybrid work schedule, and can be worked from any of the following locations: Alexandria, VA, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dallas, TX or Melbourne, FL.

   

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead cyber engineering initiatives, leveraging hands-on experience configuring firewalls, cloud technologies, and zero trust architectures, ensuring robust cyber defense strategies.
• Apply working knowledge of DISA STIGs and other technical cyber material to ensure compliance and adherence to cybersecurity standards, while also integrating System Security Engineering principles (NIST 800-160 v1) into project workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, utilizing demonstrated hands-on technology configuration and engineering skills to develop innovative solutions for customers and effectively lead technical initiatives.
• Utilize Agile management methodologies, including Jira, to coordinate and prioritize cyber engineering tasks, facilitating efficient collaboration within technical teams and meeting project deadlines.
• Additional responsibilities as needed by the program.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• US citizenship and an active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. 
• Experience implementing and verifying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) (RHEL 8.X, Cisco Switches and Routers).
• Designing requirements based on NIST 800-53 Security Controls and DISA STIGs.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework Process.
• Experience using Security information and event management (SIEM) technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust Requirements.
• Working across Integrated Product Teams to communicate security configurations and requirements.
• 1-2 years’ experience with Agile Management to include use of Jira.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, and other systems engineers in the development of complex DoD systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities.
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with CDS/CSfC requirements and implementations.

Original Posting Date:

2024-08-01

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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

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.