SME Cyber Security Engineer

Leidos

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Alexandria, VA Posted 22 days ago $131,300–$237,350 / year
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Leidos Digital Modernization seeks a seasoned SME Cybersecurity Engineer to support the delivery and enhancement of enterprise data and analytics products for multiple DoD organizations. This role involves implementing cybersecurity capabilities aligned with system accreditation requirements, configuring security tools, managing RMF activities, and ensuring compliance through continuous monitoring and patch management. The engineer will develop secure practices for data pipelines, coordinate with security teams on incident response, and document systems engineering plans. Essential qualifications include a Top Secret/SCI clearance, extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, proficiency with FOSS, COTS, and GOTS tools, and knowledge of NIST controls and Zero Trust compliance. Preferred candidates have advanced certifications like CISSP or CCSP, enterprise-scale Zero Trust implementation experience, and familiarity with cloud-based DevSecOps practices.

Skills

NIST RMF IdAM Zero Trust GCFA GCIA CISSP CCSP CASP+ DevSecOps SIEM SOAR KPI SLO AI/ML Docker Terraform AWS Azure GCP

What you'll do

  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity capabilities aligned with system accreditation requirements.
  • Configure and manage FOSS, COTS, and GOTS security tools for enterprise systems.
  • Develop secure development practices and conduct vulnerability analysis to enhance cybersecurity posture.
  • Prepare and document cybersecurity artifacts required for the DoD RMF process.
  • Support continuous improvement of infrastructure by integrating government and commercial tools.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 12–15 years of cybersecurity engineering experience or Master’s degree and 10–13 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing FOSS, COTS, and GOTS security tools.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST security controls, IdAM services, continuous monitoring, cross-domain security services, and Zero Trust compliance.
  • Experience in developing secure development, deployment, and operational practices for enterprise systems.
  • Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (e.g., GCFA or GCIA).
  • Experience managing security incidents, conducting vulnerability analysis, and enforcing security policies.

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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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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