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Leidos · 4 hours ago

Cybersecurity Engineer

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

6+ years exp

Leidos is a leading industry and technology company serving government and commercial customers. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to modernize a multi-cloud environment in support of USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments

Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems

Perform cybersecurity vulnerability scans and address findings

Conduct Information Assurance Vulnerability Management Monitoring and Response activities, to include development and production of all necessary documentation to support these activities

Report and provide mitigations with applicable Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs)

Ensure that data-at-rest and data-in-transit is encrypted utilizing NSA-approved cryptography

Implement and maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards and controls with the security level and services required in accordance with the DoD SRG and document in the Contractor’s System Security Plan

Provide and execute a plan for vulnerability and compliance scanning

Develop and maintain Identity & Access Management systems architecture and standards for delivering enterprise-wide Identity, Access, Directory and Authentication Services for employees, vendors and members with the capability to support cloud services of varying types

Participate and support information security policies and relevant compliance requirement activities with respect to cloud deployments

Support the design and engineer enterprise deployment of identity governance and administration tools and products for cloud related projects and programs

Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations

Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solution

Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components

Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials

Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes

Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment

Qualification

AWSAzureGoogle CloudOracle CloudCompTIA Security+CISSPZero Trust ArchitectureTechnical DocumentationMentorshipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience

Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment

US citizenship required

Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)