Leidos · 12 hours ago
Sr. Cyber Security Engineer
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expLeidos has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer in their Intel Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. The role involves supporting the cyber security program at a tactical and operational level, ensuring security controls are effective, and working with team leads on policy and technical implementations.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
System & network security monitoring with security information event management tools
Conducts vulnerability routine scanning, provides formal and informal reports to IT team and tracks remediation efforts
Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents (system and/or network breaches, malware attacks) and implement forensic investigations
Research and evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them; proactively identify security flaws and vulnerabilities; and audit systems for secure configuration
Participate in data and root cause analysis for each service impacting incident with all possible corrective actions for improvement
Continuously review security bulletins and related news to stay apprised of current threats and trends
Qualification
Required
Experience utilizing and tuning Splunk Enterprise Security (or similar tool) to review audit logs to highlight notable events for further investigation or excluding as non-issue in the future
Experience reviewing, understanding, and determining if we have evidence of impact from published vulnerabilities and reviewing system logs to determine if a published vulnerability is being actively exploited
Experience documenting results after conducting security data calls
Experience with incident detection, incident response and forensics activities
Strong attention to detail with analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills
Candidate must have a BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree
Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with a polygraph
Preferred
Familiar with SEIM
Familiar with Cloud Computing Technologies (AWS)
Experienced with HBSS, IDS/IPS, VPNs, DISA STIGs
Experience with RHEL
Experience with Risk Management Framework
Experience with Agile Software Development
Knowledge of potential attack vectors such as XSS, injection, hijacking, social engineering
Benefits
Paid Time Off
11 paid Holidays
401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
Flexible Schedules
Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
Technical Upskilling
Education and Training Support
Parental Paid Leave
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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