What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Engineer SME position at Leidos?
Description Leidos is seeking a Cyber Security InfoSec Engineer will provide support for a 150 FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM / ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Cyber Security Engineer will target, assess, exploit, and report risks and vulnerabilities of information systems to provide senior decision makers with actionable data. Cyber Security Engineers are responsible for IT security / vulnerability assessments and managing overall network security using network and security-related hardware and software.Primary ResponsibilitiesIdentify and define applicable security controls and responses for the projectReview responses, enter responses into the cyber risk management platform, and update risksIdentify common controls and draft common control language for the cyber risk management platformPerform security maintenance duties, such as performing analyses of vulnerabilities and providing recommended resolutionsMaintain awareness of system level changes, ensure proper patch levels, and upload cyclic scans to the appropriate repositoriesAchieve and maintain system accreditation, including providing guidance, plans, and evidence and maintaining documentationPerform regular reviews, such as audits, and review security test resultsParticipate in or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards and document action items and resultsBrief management on statusRequired QualificationsActive TS / SCI with PolygraphPrior experience with programs of similar size and complexityExperience with the Sponsor and the Sponsor’s missionMaster's degree and 15 years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT fieldDemonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal directionDemonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architectureDemonstrated experience performing network security analysisDemonstrated experience developing risk management methodologiesDemonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk / threat mitigation plansDemonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executivesDesired QualificationsCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Experience with the Sponsor’s entitlement management programsPMP, SAFe Agilist Certification, AWS certificationOriginal Posting Date : 2025-02-03While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range : Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Salary : $148,850 - $269,075
