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Cyber Security Engineer

Leidos
Falls, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Description

Are you passionate about protecting information systems and enhancing security measures? Join Leidos as a Cyber Security Engineer supporting a dynamic technical development program focused on Entitlement Programs and Identity and Access Management (IdAM) / Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM). In this role, you will be instrumental in assessing vulnerabilities, exploiting weaknesses, and providing senior decision-makers with actionable insights to strengthen our cybersecurity posture. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of IT security!

  • Primary Responsibilities :
  • Identify and implement applicable security controls tailored to the project.
  • Review risk responses, update the cyber risk management platform, and maintain comprehensive risk documentation.
  • Draft common control language and establish standard security protocols for the organization.
  • Conduct security maintenance tasks, including vulnerability assessments, and offer recommended solutions.
  • Stay informed on system level changes, ensure all systems are appropriately patched, and manage cyclic scan uploads.
  • Achieve and uphold system accreditation by providing guidance, documentation, and evidence as required.
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews, analyzing security test results and developing remediation plans.
  • Facilitate and lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards, documenting key action items and outcomes.
  • Regularly brief management on the current status of security initiatives and findings.

Required Qualifications :

  • Active TS / SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Extensive experience with large-scale projects, similar to ours in size and complexity.
  • Familiarity with the sponsor's mission and objectives.
  • Master's degree plus 15 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven track record in cybersecurity or a related IT field.
  • Expertise in executing complex technical tasks independently.
  • Experience designing, testing, and implementing IT security architecture.
  • Strong background in performing network security analysis.
  • Familiarity with developing risk management methodologies.
  • Ability to analyze test results and create effective risk / threat mitigation strategies.
  • Proficient in communicating technical vulnerability results and risk assessments to senior executives.
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
  • Experience with the sponsor's entitlement management programs.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or SAFe Agilist certification, along with AWS certification.
  • Original Posting Date : 2025-02-03

    Location : This role is based in a secure facility.

    Pay Range : This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $148,850.00 to $269,075.00 based on experience and qualifications.

    This pay range serves as a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Several factors affect the offered salary, including responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and alignment with market data.

    Salary : $148,850 - $269,075

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