Cyber Security Engineer

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Job Description:

At Leidos, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible work schedule to allow for life/work balance; tuition reimbursement and more. 

Job Description
Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to support Post Production Software Support (PPSS) and Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) engineering and technical services to the CECOM Software Engineering Center Mission Command Division for our Lawton, Oklahoma office. 

Primary responsibilities

• Perform Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) / Nessus automated application vulnerability scanning and configuration assessments

• Assess system compliance with DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

• Manage and document system cybersecurity posture using Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) workflow platform

• Assist development of System Security Plans (SSP), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) compliance reporting, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and security policies and procedures

• Provide cybersecurity support for development facilities and laboratories; supporting Agile software development, code review, and testing

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Computer Science and up to 2 years of experience.  Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Some experience performing analysis of general cyber related technical problems and finding computer system security solutions for these problems or risks.

• Active CompTIA Certification for Security+CE, Certified OS (Linux Preferred)

• Some technical knowledge in one of the following areas: System Administration, network engineering, computer applications, and security operations

• Basic knowledge of computer programming

• Knowledge of Windows and Red Hat Linux environments

• Ability to develop cybersecurity documentation

• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance prior to start date 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with U.S. Army Field Artillery tactical systems or other DoD systems

• Familiarity with the Access Only Process

• Familiarity with EMASS and the RMF Process

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COVID Response

Please note that effective October 1, to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos business events outside of our facilities, employees, vendors, subcontractors, and visitors will be required to be vaccinated or maintain proof of a weekly negative COVID-19 test. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated or able to show negative COVID-19 test results to access facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. 
 

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, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 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.

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.