Cyber Security and Compliance Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

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This role $122k
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This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 237 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 230 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Security and Compliance Engineer

The Leidos Army Global Unified Network (AGUN) Operations Team is recruiting a Cyber Security Compliance Engineer to support the critical mission of modernizing global network infrastructure for the Army. This role involves ensuring compliance with DoD and AGUN cybersecurity policies, maintaining Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) servers at the OS level, conducting STIG assessments on Red Hat Linux, Cisco devices, and Palo Alto firewalls, and supporting IAVM compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ACAS, eMASS, RMF package development, and DISA STIGs, along with a strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks and 10+ years of relevant experience in the field. This position requires an active DoD Secret Clearance and proficiency in CompTIA Security+, Nessus, and other security tools to ensure robust IT infrastructure across global military operations.

What you'll do

  • Ensure compliance with DoD and AGUN cybersecurity policies.
  • Maintain Tenable ACAS servers at the OS level and perform routine vulnerability scans.
  • Conduct STIG assessments on RHEL Linux, Cisco devices, and Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Analyze vulnerability scan results to provide risk mitigation strategies.
  • Document system security controls, findings, and implementation procedures.
  • Support security architecture analysis for AGUN systems and infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
  • CompTIA Security+ CE Certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II).
  • At least 3 years of security experience supporting DoD systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Tenable Security Center/Nessus and ACAS platform administration.
  • Proficiency in eMASS and RMF package development.
  • Knowledge of IAVM compliance procedures and integration into system operations.
  • Experience conducting STIG compliance reviews on RHEL, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, and Palo Alto NGFWs.

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