Cybersecurity Development Engineer
Cybersecurity Development Engineer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 67600 - 122200
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact
Unleash your potential at Leidoswhere we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive keep reading!
The Digital Modernization Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability.
The Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible to implement and execute risk management processes by utilizing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series special publications Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance frameworks. The Cybersecurity Specialist will work in a collaborative unified team environment to monitor evaluate and manage the vulnerability and overall risk posture of systems. This position will involve working closely with the organizations Engineering and IT teams to identify vulnerabilities conduct security control assessments perform risk analysis and assessments develop security strategies for mitigating and resolving findings provide cybersecurity compliance guidance to IT teams and ensure systems remain compliant with federal standards and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supports the Cybersecurity Program by managing vulnerability and overall risk posture for system security plans in support of the systems Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Troubleshoot and problem solve technical and nontechnical challenges as assigned
Support cyber metrics development maintenance and reporting
Collaborate with system administrators and owners on security controls
Data Analytics
Collaborate with IT teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner
Monitor and track remediation progress escalating risks as necessary
Perform regular vulnerability assessments using scanning tools such as Nessus
Contribute to the continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes tools and policies
Support compliance effort by providing documentation related to vulnerability management
Stay up to date on general information technology innovations and emerging threats and security technologies to continuously improve security posture
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Management of Information Technology or a related field.
510 years of experience in information security or related roles
Excellent communication and multitasking skills
Proactive and ability to work both singularly and in a Team environment.
Familiarity of networking ports and protocols architecture of networked and standalone systems functionality of various operating systems cloud computing environments and common security tools.
Ability to digest and comprehend information system topology diagrams and Concept of Operations documentation
Knowledge with federal standards such as NIST FISMA and FIPS
Exposure to Security Control Audits
Proficient with MS Office
Active (or held within 3 years) Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA Network Security CySA) are a plus.
Exposure to FedRAMP program and standards
Familiarity with vulnerability tools such as Nessus Big Fix and Bugzilla
NASA experience
Specific position requirements include:
Must be within commute distance to MSFC (Huntsville AL) and willing to transition to onsite work if required by program or customer.
Original Posting:
May 8 2025For 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 $67600.00 $122200.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
