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Cyber Security InfoSec Engineer at Leidos

Leidos Chantilly, VA

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Security InfoSec Engineer will provide support for a 200 FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsors Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM Authentication Authorization Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Cyber Security Engineer will target assess exploit and report risks and vulnerabilities of information systems to provide senior decision makers with actionable data. Cyber Security Engineers are responsible for IT security/vulnerability assessments and managing overall network security using network and security-related hardware and software.Primary ResponsibilitiesIdentify and define applicable security controls and responses for the projectReview responses enter responses into the cyber risk management platform and update risksIdentify common controls and draft common control language for the cyber risk management platformPerform security maintenance duties such as performing analyses of vulnerabilities and providing recommended resolutionsMaintain awareness of system level changes ensure proper patch levels and upload cyclic scans to the appropriate repositoriesAchieve and maintain system accreditation including providing guidance plans and evidence and maintaining documentationPerform regular reviews such as audits and review security test resultsParticipate in or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards and document action items and resultsBrief management on statusRequired Qualifications:Active TS/SCI with PolygraphPrior experience with programs of similar size and complexityExperience with the Sponsor and the Sponsors missionMasters degree and 15 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of degreeDemonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT fieldDemonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal directionDemonstrated experience designing testing or implementing IT security architectureDemonstrated experience performing network security analysisDemonstrated experience developing risk management methodologiesDemonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk/threat mitigation plansDemonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executivesDesired Qualifications:BS in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Computer SciencesCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Experience with the Sponsors entitlement management programsPMP SAFe Agilist Certification AWS certificationIf youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:December 3 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 $154050.00 - $278475.00The 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. Key Skills Splunk,IDS,Network security,Computer Networking,Identity & Access Management,PKI,PCI,NIST Standards,Security System Experience,Information Security,Encryption,Siem Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 154050 - 278475

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