Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Leidos in Fort Meade

Description

As a leader in Government IT and systems integration, Leidos is driving digital transformation with innovative and impactful solutions. We are on the lookout for forward-thinkers to join our team and contribute to significant missions.

Leidos invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Cybersecurity Engineer within the Defense Enclave Services team. This role supports a vital digital modernization initiative for DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies.

We offer attractive compensation, retirement plans, generous leave policies, health and wellness programs, opportunities for career advancement and certifications, income protection, employee stock purchase options, and comprehensive family benefits.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will provide essential security engineering support across various project teams and collaborate effectively across the program. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities including developing cybersecurity solutions (for networks, operating systems, and applications), environment assessment, cybersecurity documentation, service delivery, migration, operations planning, and preparing presentations for both internal and client-facing meetings. We seek a highly motivated individual with a robust IT security background exceptional at integrating, operating, and deploying security technologies while engaging positively with both internal teams and clients.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: An active SECRET clearance is required before starting at Leidos. (U.S. Citizenship required)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify and document cybersecurity solutions and their implementation in client environments to facilitate service delivery and migration planning.
• Evaluate information assurance/security standards in client settings.
• Support Authorizing Official (AO) actions by collecting and assessing documentation in line with RMF as per NIST 800-37 revision 2 and specific agency requirements.
• Record cybersecurity solutions, processes, and operational maintenance procedures.
• Review and evaluate the integration of security tools including Asset Management, Identity and Access Control Systems, Compliance Monitoring, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign-On solutions according to applicable policies.
• Assess security architectures and engineering documentation.
• Conduct gap analyses and leverage analytical techniques to inform recommendations on operations, maintenance, service delivery, and migration feasibility of existing security systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree with 12-15 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience in place of a degree.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Over 8 years of hands-on experience in security solution design and implementation, including relevant documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to deconstruct complex issues into manageable tasks.
• Extensive experience designing and deploying enterprise security tools and architectures, with proficiency in creating diagrams and documentation for IT systems, including network topology.
• Strong knowledge and experience in secure enterprise architecture engineering across various cybersecurity tools and technologies such as Firewall/VPN, Identity Access Management, SIEM, EDR, and others.
• Experience in selecting effective methods and techniques to achieve security objectives.
• Experience drafting solution designs, implementation plans, and migration plans.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards like FISMA and NIST SP 800-37.
• Proficient in reviewing and creating detailed technical documentation and architectures for the federal IT landscape.
• Ability to drive technical projects to completion while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Robust background in Systems and Network Security Engineering.
• Experience in developing vulnerability scanning, endpoint security, network security, and SIEM/SOAR solutions in federal or large commercial contexts.
• Exemplary technical project leadership skills.
• Additional certifications indicating advanced cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

Original Posting Date: 2024-12-11

The duration for which this job requisition will remain open is subject to business needs, but Leidos anticipates it will stay open for at least 3 days, closing no sooner than 3 days from the original posting date.

Pay Range: Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The compensation range for this role serves as a general guideline and is not a guaranteed salary. Various factors—including job responsibilities, education, experience, and internal equity—will influence the compensation offer.

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