Security Engineer

Description

Job Description:

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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The Department of Transportation Enterprise Information Technology Shared Services (DOT EITSS) is seeking a Security Engineer to support the DOT’s CyberSecurity Mission by joining a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals who collaborate, cooperate, and facilitate maintaining and enhancing the security posture of Department of Transportation (DOT) information systems and infrastructure. These information systems and infrastructure support the DOT mission of managing and maintaining United States critical infrastructure (i.e. highways, bridges, roads, etc.).

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THE MISSION:

Leidos Civil Group helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and security. We are a trusted partner to both government and highly-regulated commercial customers looking for transformative solutions in mission IT, security, software, engineering, and operations. We work with our customers including the FAA, DOE, NASA, National Science Foundation, Transportation Security Administration, Custom and Border Protection, airports, and electric utilities to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there, and at times need a helping hand from specialists in their fields. To explore and learn more, click here!

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THE CHALLENGE:

• Administer and deploy anti-virus software/updates to all required devices, centrally managing anti-virus settings using various servers.

• Engage with Federal Leadership and counterparts to identify endpoint vulnerabilities and provide feedback / guidance on remediation actions

• Engage with system and application administrators to coordination remediation efforts to meet required timelines

• Develop and enhance vulnerability identification and remediation status tracking and reporting to present cyber related risks

• Engage with system and application administrators and Federal counterparts to troubleshoot issues associated with endpoint vulnerability scanning

• Work Cyber related security operations ITSM (Remedy) assigned tickets to completion

• Participate in relevant CyberSecurity and Security Operations (SecOps) meetings

• Collaborate on and provide feedback to cybersecurity solutions that enhance DOT security posture

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Nine (9) years in CyberSecurity or related Information Technology fields, Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience

• Experience working with Endpoint Vulnerability Scanning solutions, specifically Tenable Nessus

• Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, OSCP, CEH, or similar certification

• Experience with and understanding of Federal CyberSecurity requirements (i.e. FISMA, NIST 800 series, etc)

• Candidate will be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for 3 or more years and will have the ability to obtain a Public Trust

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE:

• Experience using the DOT Anti-Virus System (Symantec)

• Familiarity with application and technology stacks, cloud-based systems, operating systems, databases, networking, firewalls, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security Software, Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and host-based IDS and IPS and general cyber security best practices and industry standards

Pay Range:

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  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.