Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Network Security

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking Mid-Level Systems Engineer – Network Security on a Cyber Security Center contract. The candidate will perform a variety of assignments associated with design, deploying, managing, and controlling multiple network devices/technologies in a high paced environment. The position will be part of a growing IT team working on multiple information systems in a high-demand setting ensuring the uninterrupted and secure day-to-day operations of the cyber security program. The candidate will be skilled in network tools, to include firewalls, packet brokers, log aggregators, intrusion detection systems, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, plan, Integrate, and test enterprise-level network and network security products with minimal oversight.
• Provide executive summary briefings and technical deep dives with senior program management.
• Provide design and vendor recommendations to senior customer management.
• Maintain network security devices, to include firewalls, packet brokers, log aggregators, intrusion detection systems, etc., throughout deployment.
• Work directly with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and partner organizations, throughout the planning, designing, and deployment of enterprise-level network and network security products with minimal oversight.
• Participate in Team meetings, providing input and suggestions, and prepare minutes of discussion items

Basic Requirements:

• BS degree and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• 2+ years of design, development, integration, implementation, operation and analysis of enterprise-level networking products, firewalls, packet brokers, log aggregators, intrusion detections systems, etc.
• Must be able to support the daily maintenance, configuration, and security of all assigned network products
• Must be able to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other system administrators, system engineers, and network engineers in a team environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance, specifically DoD/Secret Clearance (Interim Secret acceptable).
• Possess strong communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Information Assurance (IA) hardening and compliance, i.e. STIG & DSS compliance, documentation, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in Azure security design, engineering and operations
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 series or ISO 27000 series documents
• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT III certifications, such as CISSP, CISA, CASP

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Work Location:

• Fairmont, WV
• Boulder CO
• Remote eligible pending customer approval, however onsite is preferred

Pay Range:

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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 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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