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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.
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Listed pay typically runs
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JOB TITLE: Information Assurance Security Engineer (IASE) / Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
The Information Assurance Security Engineer (IASE) / Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) joins a team to support a complex, mission-driven enterprise environment. This engineering-focused role involves securing, administering, hardening, and maintaining critical systems and infrastructure while collaborating with network, systems, cybersecurity, and architecture teams. Daily responsibilities include vulnerability remediation, security testing, and providing architecture support. The engineer will research cybersecurity tools, conduct ethical hacking, and apply DISA STIGs and SRGs. Key technologies include Java, C, C++, SSH, HTTPS/TLS, and RBAC. The role requires expertise in DoD RMF, ICD 503, and NIST Risk Management Frameworks. Candidates will utilize tools like Trellix/ESS, ACAS, RedSeal, and STIG Manager to secure Unix, RHEL, and Windows environments within Intelligence Community and Department of Defense processes.
RMF
JSIG
STIGs
SRGs
Windows
Linux
Virtualization
TCP/IP
Active Directory
Group Policy
Splunk
Nessus
SCAP
Firewalls
DLP
SIEM
DNS
VLANs
Encryption
Network Segmentation