Description
Job Description:
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Provide leadership and direction to a team of cybersecurity administrators responsible for operating and maintaining ACAS, SCAP, and HBSS software and clients for organizations supported by ARCYBER. Activities that this position will oversee include deploying, configuring, monitoring, tuning, upgrading, and troubleshooting ACAS components spanning a large and complex environment.
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Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
Work with a team of applications and system administrators responsible for the installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of Army Cyber Security services
Act as a technical expert in Windows and Linux services
Perform configuration and operation of the following: DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) - Tenable Security Center/Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, Endpoint Security Solutions/Host Based Security System (ESS/HBSS), ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and McAfee Endpoint tools.
Provide training on commonly used cyber security tools
Provide Tier 2 and 3 application support to subordinate units of ARCYBER
Provide support for Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, including Documentation, Vulnerability, Scanning, and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Perform software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities.
Manage incident tickets and provide status updates on each ticket per SLA
Basic Qualifications
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and minimum of 6+ years experience OR a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience
Must hold current Security+ CE or other DoD 8570 IAT II approved certification
Familiarity with the configuration and operation of one of the following: DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) - Tenable Security Center/Nessus or Endpoint Security Solutions/Host Based Security System (ESS/HBSS)
Preferred Qualifications
Cybersecurity experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization.
Experience in executing tasks associated with working with small teams 3+ years of experience leading a team of system administrators or cybersecurity professionals
DoD 8570 IAT III and CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications required prior to starting
DoD 8570 IAT III and CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications required prior to starting
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.
Demonstrated experience with multiple network security zones, subnetting, VRFs, and VLANs
Have a cybersecurity foundation with working knowledge of cyber technologies, Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Familiarity with the configuration and operation of the following: DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) - Tenable Security Center/Nessus and Endpoint Security Solutions/Host Based Security System (ESS/HBSS)
Windows and/or Linux or vendor agnostic Operating System Certification (e.g. RHCSA, Linux+, Server+)
Proficient in Windows Server and Red Hat Linux operating systems
Windows Server 2012 or 2016 experience
Working experience with tuning and managing cyber security tools
Working knowledge of database and operating system security
Provide detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and insider threat activities
Ability to get Operating Systems certification within 6 months
Ability to get ACAS and/or HBSS certificates within 1 month.
Experience using Microsoft Active Directory to manage group policy, computer and user objects
Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, share workloads, and deal with sudden shifts in project priorities
Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework
Clearance Required
TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Poly if hired.
Army Cyber Command (Arcyber) Cyberspace Operations Support
Pay Range:
Pay Range $78,000.00 - $120,000.00 - $162,000.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.
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Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
