C-UAS Cyber Security Engineer

Leidos

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Work type: Remote
Location: Alexandria, VAHuntsville, AL
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · C-UAS Cyber Security Engineer

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C-UAS Cyber Security Engineer As a Mid-Level Cyber Security Engineer, you will join the team to secure the Army’s Counter-UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You will engineer, implement, and test security controls for M-LIDS and FS-LIDS systems supporting Short-Range Air Defense missions. Your daily responsibilities include implementing encryption, multi-factor authentication, and access controls within tactical software while conducting vulnerability scanning, security regression testing, and penetration-testing support. You will also manage RMF/ATO activities, patch assessments, and compliance checks for secure cloud data pipelines and remote access solutions like zero-trust and VPNs. To succeed in this role, you must possess skills in C, C++, Python, or Java, along with expertise in Agile development and DIL operations. This position addresses the critical challenge of delivering secure tactical software and protecting communication systems within contested environments.

Skills

RMF ATO Python C++ Java Encryption MFA Access Control Vulnerability Scanning penetration‑testing zero‑trust VPN Agile Security+ CySA+ CASP+ CISSP

What you'll do

Engineer, implement, and test security controls for M-LIDS and FS-LIDS systems.
Implement encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and access control within tactical software.
Conduct vulnerability scanning, security regression testing, and penetration-testing support.
Develop security requirements, reviews, and documentation for NCS upgrades.
Validate secure cloud data pipelines and remote access solutions like zero-trust and VPNs.
Support RMF/ATO activities including patch assessments, compliance checks, and government security testing.
Track and remediate security findings within Agile sprint cycles.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering.
4–7 years of cybersecurity experience.
Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
DoD 8570/8140 certification (Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, etc.).
Experience coding and testing security controls in C, C++, Python, or Java.
Hands-on experience with encryption, MFA, access control, vulnerability assessment, and Agile development.
Familiarity with RMF/ATO, secure cloud integration, DIL operations, and secure remote access.

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