Information System Security Engineer

Leidos

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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TL;DR · Information System Security Engineer

The Information System Security Engineer joins the Corporate Information Security Office within the Digital Sector to support complex classified information systems. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert to Junior System Administrators, maintaining security controls and ensuring compliance with regulations across the full system lifecycle. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and integrating secure architectures, managing network segmentation, and implementing hardening requirements. The engineer will utilize Windows, Linux, virtualization, and enterprise storage platforms while applying JSIG and RMF frameworks. Technical tasks involve implementing DISA STIGs, SRGs, and Nessus scans, as well as developing automation scripts and configuration baselines. The position requires expertise in TCP/IP, Active Directory, and encryption to protect Special Access Program environments and resolve complex infrastructure issues through technical documentation and mentoring.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain secure classified information systems and architectures following JSIG and RMF guidelines.
  • Provide security engineering support throughout the full system lifecycle from research and development to decommissioning.
  • Implement and validate DISA STIGs, SRGs, and vendor security guidance across Windows, Linux, and network infrastructure.
  • Develop secure configuration baselines, build procedures, automation scripts, and configuration management processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex security and infrastructure issues involving various information systems and components.
  • Prepare for and execute government security assessments, authorization reviews, inspections, and audits by collecting objective evidence.
  • Provide technical cybersecurity guidance and mentoring to system administrators, ISSOs, and other program personnel.
  • Maintain system security architecture including network segmentation, encryption, auditing, and data protection solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must hold an active DoD Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for SCI and SAP eligibility.
  • Must have a DoD 8140/8570 IAT level II or higher certification, such as CompTIA Security+.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6-10 years of experience, or equivalent experience/certifications.
  • Must have professional-level experience administering and securing Windows and Linux operating systems in enterprise environments.
  • Must have expert-level knowledge of virtualization technologies, enterprise storage platforms, and backup/recovery solutions.
  • Must have 3+ years of experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) environments using RMF and JSIG.
  • Must have hands-on experience implementing DISA STIGs, SRGs, Nessus, and secure configuration baselines.
  • CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, or RHCSA certifications (preferred).
  • Experience developing and maintaining SIEM/log-management platforms like Splunk or endpoint security technologies like DLP (preferred).

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