Primary Responsibilities
Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security controls and tools used to protect enterprise systems and networks, while identifying opportunities to automate repeatable operations tasks.
Design, configure, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain security technologies such as firewalls (security groups), endpoint protection tools (HBSS/Trellix), SIEM platforms (Splunk). Monitor system and network security using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk Enterprise Security to detect, analyze, and respond to potential threats or anomalous activity.
Support the investigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents, including system or network breaches and malware infections. Participate in change management processes to ensure system changes maintain security compliance and do not introduce new vulnerabilities.
Audit systems and configurations to ensure compliance with established cybersecurity policies, standards, and secure configuration baselines.
Collaborate with engineering, development, and operations teams to integrate security controls into DevSecOps pipelines and system architectures.
Continuously monitor security advisories, bulletins, and industry threat intelligence to stay informed of current vulnerabilities, threats, and trends. Assist with the implementation and enforcement of secure system configurations and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
Support vulnerability management activities by reviewing scan results, assessing risk, and coordinating remediation efforts with system owners and technical teams.
Basic Qualifications
Experience implementing and managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools such as Splunk or similar platforms. Experience working with endpoint and network security technologies, including IDS/IPS, HBSS/Trellix, and related defensive security tools.
Experience reviewing and analyzing cybersecurity event logs to identify indicators of compromise or suspicious activity. Experience supporting incident response plans, vulnerability management programs, risk management plans, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Experience conducting or supporting technical cybersecurity assessments and security audits. Experience identifying system vulnerabilities and instances of non-compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements. Experience collaborating with DevSecOps teams to review vulnerability scan results and support remediation of findings.
Experience supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process by reviewing security documentation and providing risk-based recommendations to stakeholders regarding system risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) activities. Manage and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for customer-sponsored systems, coordinating with key stakeholders including ISSOs, ISSEs, ISSMs, and Security Control Assessors (SCAs)
Experience applying system security engineering principles in areas such as system security design, lifecycle engineering, authentication and authorization mechanisms, cryptography, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, auditing, configuration management, and change control.
Professional cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CySA+, CEH, or GCIH.
Education/Experience: Requires MS degree and 15 or more years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
To be considered must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cybersecurity tools such as Rapid7, Tenable/Nessus, HBSS/Trellix, SonarQube, or endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, as well as using STIG viewers and compliance tools to assess systems against established security configuration baselines.
Experience implementing and managing network and application firewalls, incident detection platforms, and digital forensic tools.
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or CloudFormation to support infrastructure and security automation. Experience with Agile software development environments and scripting/programming languages such as Python or PowerShell. (e.g., React).
Familiarity with cloud computing environments, including AWS, Oracle Cloud, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience with system monitoring and health tools such as SolarWinds.
Experience working with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security tools.
Experience administering or securing systems in Linux environments (Red Hat).
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Original Posting
April 3, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
