Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance

---

Job description

R- Description Leidos is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support an IC customer Program focused on the Integration, Operations, and Sustainment of various systems both legacy and in development. The Cyber Security Engineer will need to be a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner. The Cyber Security Engineer works with internal team members to ensure the systems are functional, secure, and scalable, as well as internal leadership and customer PMO and security counterparts as the single POC for all items related to security. The systems and networks documentation and services developed will be used to collect and process data and improve the programs security infrastructure. The Cyber Security Engineer will design and develop cyber security technology along with integration of new architectural features into existing infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks. The Cyber Security Engineer shall have security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) expertise, to include but not limited to: ICD 503, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Xacta, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Primary Responsibilities Lead multi-disciplined teams in the design and implementation of the cyber security system architecture.
Produce cyber security architectural artifacts. Provide architectural analysis of cyber security
features and existing system related to future needs and trends.
Reviews and provides input to system requirements based on cyber security posture.
Compiles industry best practices and lessons learned into future iterations and new designs.
Supports the Engineering Review Board by evaluating artifacts for architectural compliance.
Provides broad based experience in the systems engineering lifecycle and apply the experience to
specific cyber security initiatives relating to architectural design and development.
Resolves architecture implementation issues during integration and test.
Advise and assist team members to deploy and configure collection services and tools
Work with team members to move data to the appropriate data stores Basic Qualifications Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
Requires BS degree and & 5+ years of prior relevant experience OR, Masters with 3+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree
Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.
Minimum Required - COMPTIA Security+ or comparable IAT/IAM II/III certification
Familiar with Amazon Web Services (S3 Buckets, EC2, Reserved Instances, etc.)
Familiar with System Engineering documentation creation (VDDs, diagrams, etc.)
Familiar with team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat) Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud-based architectures
Experience with Engineering Review Boards and Change Management
DoD.8570/8140 IAM III Certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.)
Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) expertise
Prior experience with ICD 503
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
Xacta
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Experience with NGA's Risk Management Framework (RMF) Original Posting Date: 2024-09-27
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.

<!– job description page –>