Computer Network Defense Security Engineer - Active TS/SCI Required

Description

Leidos is hiring a Computer Network Defense Security Engineer to work on site in Suitland, MD.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this role.

This position has the potential to offer a PTO or Sign-on Bonus !

As a CND Security Engineer, you will provide operations, engineering, technical and program management services to support cyber related requirements and operations.

You'll work independently to achieve critical mission objectives supporting a single specialized network enclave with two functional customer systems each consisting of server, database, and workstations.

You'll collaborate with a team of forward thinking, innovative, and highly motivated IT professionals and Security Engineers dedicated to implementing and leveraging the latest technologies to secure, protect, assess, and monitor fielded IT capabilities against a full range of internal and external threats.

What Will You Do

• Perform overall analysis and monitor Threat Events in McAfee/Trellix ePO, Splunk Enterprise, Palo Alto Firewall/IDPS and RSA Authentication Manager.

• Perform analysis and investigation of endpoint alerts to include malware, virus, rogue system detection, and removable media. Use existing and author new Splunk Dashboards to visualize and investigate program data. Perform regular ACAS scans on program systems.   

• Assist in the research in emerging technologies and assess their technical and performance characteristics.

• Provide input to the development and maintenance of documentation for each project and system to include Requirements and Design Documents, Implementation Plans, Concept of Operations, Risk Management Framework Documentation, System / Network Diagrams, Work Breakdown Structure     Project Schedule, Installation & Configuration Guides, Operations & Maintenance Guides and Analyst Operations Guides

• Perform general system administration tasks, apply, and update STIGs, run SCAP benchmark scans, OS and application patching and management for VMware ESXi, Windows 10 and Server 2016, CentOS 7x Linux and the various appliances and applications in use by the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance

• BS/BA and 3+ years of related CND work experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Active IAT Level II DoD Approved 8570 certification or higher.

• Experience in design, development, integration, implementation, operation, and analysis of cyber security technologies used within the DoD and IC as well as knowledge of federal cyber security initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience in Engineering, testing, configuration/tuning, administration and operational use of vulnerability management and assessment technologies such as McAfee/Trellix ePO, and Security Information and Event Management systems (i.e., Splunk)

• Familiarity and expertise conducting vulnerability assessments using Tenable (ACAS), SCAP benchmark scans, and subsequent remediation of security control deficiencies.

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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 46,000 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.