Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Cybersecurity Engineer SME in our Intel Sector's (IS) Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.
At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.
Job DescriptionThe Cybersecurity Engineer SME is responsible for protecting the customer’s information systems, networks, and infrastructure from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This role supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of security controls that safeguard mission systems and ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
The Cybersecurity Engineer SME will work closely with Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs), Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs), software developers, systems engineers, and government stakeholders throughout the DevSecOps lifecycle.
Design, configure, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain security technologies such as firewalls (security groups), endpoint protection tools (HBSS/Trellix, Carbon Black EDR), SIEM platforms (Splunk). Support the investigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents, including system or network breaches and malware infections.
Continuously monitor security advisories, bulletins, and industry threat intelligence to stay informed of current vulnerabilities, threats, and trends. Basic Qualifications:MS degree and 15 or more years of prior relevant experience. Experience implementing and managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk or similar platforms.
Experience reviewing and analyzing cybersecurity event logs to identify indicators of compromise or suspicious activity. Experience conducting or supporting technical cybersecurity assessments and security audits. Experience identifying system vulnerabilities and instances of non-compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process by reviewing security documentation and providing risk-based recommendations to stakeholders regarding system risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) activities. Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or CloudFormation to support infrastructure and security automation.
Experience with Agile software development environments and scripting/programming languages such as Python or PowerShell. #CABARESTON#ASBA#HALO#HALOincumbentsIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. 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. S. 00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. SummaryLocation: McLean, VA; Bethesda, MDType: Full time