DCO Counter-Measures Engineer

Leidos

Hybrid Actively hiring
Whitehall, OH · Shiloh, IL · Sunset, UT Posted 17 days ago $107,900–$195,050 / year
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TL;DR

Leidos seeks a Senior Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Counter-Measures Engineer to join its Digital Modernization sector on the GSM-O II program. This role involves designing and deploying innovative countermeasures to mitigate cyber threats, continuously assessing their effectiveness, and developing automated cybersecurity solutions using agile methodologies. The engineer will also create custom integrations and data correlation strategies to enhance security across the enterprise while maintaining situational awareness through analysis of threat intelligence reports. Essential qualifications include an active DoD Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or C++, and advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network protocols. Preferred skills encompass DISA/DoD network experience, APT countermeasures, and expertise with tools such as Git, Sigma, Yara, Snort, and Suricata.

Skills

Python Java Ruby C++ Bash PowerShell Linux Windows Git Sigma Yara Snort Suricata TCP/IP API development CI/CD UNIX

What you'll do

  • Author and deploy novel countermeasures to eliminate threats.
  • Assess the effectiveness of deployed countermeasures regularly.
  • Design automated cybersecurity services using agile development methods.
  • Develop custom integrations and data correlation strategies to reduce risk.
  • Maintain situational awareness by reviewing threat intelligence reports.

What we're looking for

  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Intermediate-level compliance with 8140 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist certification (Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, GSEC, or GMON)
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, Ruby, C++)
  • Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, networking protocols, and defense-in-depth strategies
  • Experience in custom malware detection development and UNIX administration

Market check

Salary context

This $107,900–$195,050 range sits above 41% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$114,400–$203,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,750–$187,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 199 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 187 roles with salary data.

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