Security Engineer / IT Help Desk Technician

Leidos

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Bethesda, MD
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TL;DR · Security Engineer / IT Help Desk Technician

JOB TITLE: Security Engineer / IT Help Desk Technician Leidos is seeking a junior-level Security Engineer and IT Help Desk Technician to support the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center. This role involves analyzing and assessing computer and network architecture security requirements to determine cost-effective solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, resolve design issues, and provide first-point-of-contact support for customer queries. Key responsibilities include implementing security controls, managing accounts in Active Directory, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. You will utilize tools such as Splunk, McAfee HBSS, ACAS, and SCCM/MECM while ensuring compliance with STIG, NIST 800-53, and RMF standards. The role requires expertise in TCP/IP, encryption, and information assurance principles to maintain secure infrastructure and support the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center's mission objectives.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and assess computer and network architecture security requirements to determine cost-effective solutions.
  • Implement system security enhancements and upgrades based on STIG and NIST 800-53 standards.
  • Provide technical support and complex problem resolution for escalated security infrastructure issues.
  • Monitor and report on security requirements to ensure compliance with NMEC2 RMF and other directives.
  • Maintain current system security documentation and bodies of evidence for accreditation and ATO support.
  • Manage user accounts, including creation, password resets, and terminations, while tracking incidents in an ITSM tool.
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for end-user devices such as workstations, printers, and scanners.
  • Design and enhance firewalls and controlled interface security architectures based on organizational requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
  • Must have less than 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph or an active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a Polygraph.
  • Must meet DoD 8570.11-I requirements with a Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP plus an appropriate computing environment certification.
  • Must have experience with Active Directory, Windows Server 2016/2019, IIS, DNS, DHCP, and Exchange.
  • Must have experience with networking technologies, TCP/IP, and security assessments including STIGs.
  • Must have experience with enterprise security tools such as Splunk, McAfee HBSS, and ACAS (preferred).

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