Leidos · 2 months ago
IT Security Engineer I
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expLeidos is seeking a motivated IT Security Engineer I to join the AEGIS Security Infrastructure Engineering team supporting the NASA AEGIS Program. This role supports the engineering, configuration, testing, and documentation of secure network and security infrastructure solutions within a complex, multi-vendor enterprise environment.
ElectronicsGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational DefenseSoftwareComputerInformation ServicesNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Assist in the configuration, testing, and documentation of network security solutions
Support engineering efforts involving Cisco ASA, Fortinet firewalls, SASE, and WAF technologies
Participate in troubleshooting firewall, network security, and connectivity issues and help perform root cause analysis
Work with senior engineers to implement secure architecture designs and infrastructure changes
Support change management activities, peer reviews, and engineering lifecycle processes
Maintain technical documentation including diagrams, procedures, and implementation plans
Monitor security infrastructure performance and assist with issue resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure system deployments and ongoing operations
Ensure adherence to enterprise security standards and government compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
1–3+ years of experience in network security, cybersecurity, or infrastructure engineering
Foundational knowledge of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, switching, NAT, and firewall policy concepts
Exposure to enterprise security platforms such as Cisco ASA, Fortinet, or cloud security technologies
Preferred
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification preferred
Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or Fortinet NSE Associate level certifications
Strong oral and written communication skills
Willingness to learn enterprise security architecture and engineering best practices
Experience supporting security or networking technologies in lab, internship, academic, or professional environments
Familiarity with change management processes and technical documentation standards
Experience working in large enterprise or government environments is a plus
Company
Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Senior Advisor to the CEO
Thomas Bell
Chief Executive Officer
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