Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
Leidos seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the I3TS program, a large-scale DOD contract focused on modernizing IT services for DTRA. This role involves providing security engineering support across various project teams, including cybersecurity solutions, environment discovery, documentation, and migration planning. The engineer will also deliver technical briefings at executive-level meetings and offer guidance on policy and implementation. Key responsibilities include leading DoD cybersecurity activities, implementing automated vulnerability testing, managing risk assessments using RMF tools like eMASS and Xacta, and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines such as FISMA and NIST standards. The ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI clearance, a CISSP certification, extensive experience in secure enterprise architecture design, and strong knowledge of cybersecurity tools including C2C, IAM, SIEM, AI/ML, and EDR.
Skills
What you'll do
- Lead DoD and IC cybersecurity activities for systems connected to NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
- Implement automated vulnerability testing and risk management controls in DevSecOps methodologies.
- Provide technical expertise on cybersecurity solutions, guidance, policy, and implementations to project teams.
- Create and deliver executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior Government personnel.
- Lead risk management efforts using DoD and IC RMF tools (e.g., eMASS, Xacta) for system authorization.
What we're looking for
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required
- MS degree and 15+ years of related experience in IT security or equivalent
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions
- Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity guidance, including FISMA and NIST standards
- Experience leading risk management efforts using DoD RMF tools like eMASS and Xacta
- Ability to deliver executive-level technical briefings on cybersecurity issues
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 214 open roles on FindRole.
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