Cyber Security Specialist, Senior

Description

Job Description:

The Defense Group of Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Specialist to support efforts for the OCONUS Enterprise Network (ONE-Net) portion of the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract located in Manama, Bahrain. 

SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy; inclusive of cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport.

Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

The selected candidate will operate all aspects of Information Systems (IS) data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. 

Provide leadership in the execution of information security management services providing a broad range of information security activities and operations at an approved level of security across the enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide security configuration management of CS devices.
• Implement and monitor security measures for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.
• Develop and execute Government approved security policies, plans, and procedures; implement data network security measures; operate and monitor network intrusion detection and forensic systems; conduct IS security incident handling
• Facilitate Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for Information Systems, data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.
• Through A&A review processes, ensure security measures are implemented for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.
• Develop and execute security policies, plans, and procedures.
• Conduct, review, and assist with vulnerability scans using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and assist Engineers in documenting system vulnerabilities.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship and a DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of previous experience in the Information Technology field or High School Degree and 14 years of experience
• Compliant with DoD 8570 IAT Level III
• Experience with Department of Defense Information Assurance Program (DIACAP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• ACAS Operator and Supervisor Course v5.14 or current edition
• Experience operating, maintaining and administrating host-based security detection and response services and solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP or CASP+
• OS/network certification (CCNP, CCNA, MDAA, MTA, MCP, MCTS, MCSA, MCSE)
• 10 years’ experience across a broad-range of programs with increasing responsibility in overall information assurance and cyber security support for a broad range of program security solutions including security configuration and management services; data protection, anti-virus, malware detection and protection; host-based and endpoint security solutions; and audit and accountability services.
• Top Secret Clearance
• ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 40,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $12.30 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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