Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bethesda, MD
Salary: $154,050–$278,475 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago

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This role $216k

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

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Engineer SME

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Leidos seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer SME to join its Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area as a senior-level professional. This role involves designing and implementing security controls, managing SIEM tools like Splunk, and supporting incident response efforts while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies. The engineer will collaborate closely with ISSEs, ISSMs, developers, and government stakeholders throughout the DevSecOps lifecycle to integrate security measures into system architectures. Key responsibilities include auditing systems for compliance, automating repetitive tasks, and staying updated on threat intelligence. Preferred qualifications include experience with tools like Rapid7, Tenable/Nessus, HBSS/Trellix, and familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS or GCP, along with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.

Skills

Splunk SIEM HBSS Trellix Rapid7 Tenable Nessus SonarQube EDR STIG Ansible CloudFormation Python PowerShell AWS Oracle Cloud GCP DevSecOps CI/CD Linux Red Hat

What you'll do

Design and implement security technologies such as firewalls and endpoint protection tools.
Monitor system and network security using SIEM platforms to detect and respond to threats.
Investigate and remediate cybersecurity incidents, including breaches and malware infections.
Audit systems for compliance with established cybersecurity policies and secure configuration baselines.
Support vulnerability management by reviewing scan results and coordinating remediation efforts.
Continuously monitor security advisories and industry threat intelligence to inform security practices.
Collaborate on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process, managing POA&Ms.

What we're looking for

Experience implementing and managing SIEM tools like Splunk.
Expertise in endpoint and network security technologies including IDS/IPS and HBSS/Trellix.
Ability to review cybersecurity event logs and support incident response plans.
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization processes and POA&Ms.
Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CySA+, CEH, or GCIH.
Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required.

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