Cyber Security Engineer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Tampa, FL
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Cyber Security Engineer

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Leidos is seeking a Journeyman Cyber Security Engineer (Microsoft) to support the U.S. Special Operations Command Enterprise Development, Application and Training Zero Trust initiative. This role provides engineering and operational support for Microsoft's enterprise security platform, focusing on implementing and maintaining Zero Trust capabilities across identity, endpoint, data, and security operations. The engineer will configure and tune analytics rules, dashboards, and automation workflows while integrating security telemetry from Microsoft and third-party systems. Key technologies include Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, Logic Apps, and Behavior Analytics. Responsibilities involve supporting RMF activities, performing vulnerability assessments, and implementing DISA STIGs. The position requires expertise in SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA to strengthen the Department of Defense Visibility and Analytics pillar through security automation and orchestration.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender XDR Microsoft Purview Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Logic Apps Zero Trust SIEM SOAR UEBA RMF PowerShell Python Bash C# Windows Linux MITRE ATT&CK Azure

What you'll do

Implement, configure, and maintain Microsoft security technologies within a Zero Trust architecture.
Deploy and administer Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Entra ID, and Logic Apps.
Configure and tune analytics rules, workbooks, dashboards, and automation workflows for threat detection.
Support User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities.
Integrate security telemetry from Microsoft and third-party enterprise systems.
Perform RMF activities including documentation updates, security control implementation, and ATO artifact maintenance.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, system hardening, and DISA STIG implementations.
Troubleshoot platform issues and participate in cybersecurity investigations and incident response.

What we're looking for

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering OR 8140 certification.
One of the DoD 8140 Certifications: SecurityX, CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, CSC, GCLD, GCSA, or GSEC.
Three or more years of experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity, Microsoft security platforms, or systems engineering.
Experience administering or supporting Microsoft enterprise security solutions.
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Purview, Entra ID, Logic Apps, or Behavior Analytics.
Experience supporting SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, or security monitoring operations.
Experience supporting RMF documentation or cybersecurity compliance activities.
Knowledge of DISA STIG implementation and cybersecurity best practices.
Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, or AZ-500 (preferred).
Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or C# (preferred).
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat detection engineering (preferred).

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