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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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The Information Systems Security Engineer joins the team to perform technical security assessments of computing environments and identify vulnerabilities or non-compliance with established IA standards. This role involves validating system security requirements, designing and integrating security components for networking and enclave environments, and building information assurance into systems deployed in operational environments. The engineer will also manage risk throughout the program life cycle, review C&A documentation, and assist developers in implementing security functionality to ensure compliance with agency policies. Key technical skills include proficiency with routers, firewalls, IPS, IDS, and network protocols. Candidates must possess knowledge of NIST Special Publications 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500. The role requires expertise in identifying weaknesses in operating systems, software applications, and firmware while ensuring secure architecture for complex data protection requirements.