Leidos · 9 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $126K/yr
2+ years expLeidos is a technology leader serving government and commercial customers, currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to modernize a multi-cloud environment supporting the U.S. Air Force. The role involves performing cybersecurity authorization services, ensuring compliance with security policies, and collaborating with technical teams to support authorization conditions.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in NIPRNet and SIPRNet
Author, review, coordinate and submit cybersecurity authorization required artifacts to eMASS (including change requests) to achieve milestones such as Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Support conducting cybersecurity authorization activities to comply with all current Cybersecurity and IA manuals, instructions, and guides within the DoDI 8500.01 and DON 5239
Supply RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts
Conduct routine Insider Threat Assessment and document results in the Contractor’s System Security Plan
Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations
Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solution
Provide and execute a plan for vulnerability and compliance scanning
Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components
Independently develop and maintain system security documentation, including drafting, reviewing, editing, and recommending guidance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Score Card
Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials
Work closely with government Cyber & technical teams to support ATO conditions and requirements
Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes
Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment
US citizenship required
Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)
Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in NIPRNet and SIPRNet
Author, review, coordinate and submit cybersecurity authorization required artifacts to eMASS (including change requests) to achieve milestones such as Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Support conducting cybersecurity authorization activities to comply with all current Cybersecurity and IA manuals, instructions, and guides within the DoDI 8500.01 and DON 5239
Supply RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts
Conduct routine Insider Threat Assessment and document results in the Contractor's System Security Plan
Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations
Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solution
Provide and execute a plan for vulnerability and compliance scanning
Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components
Independently develop and maintain system security documentation, including drafting, reviewing, editing, and recommending guidance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Score Card
Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials
Work closely with government Cyber & technical teams to support ATO conditions and requirements
Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes
Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment
Preferred
Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture
Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle clouds
Certifications: CISSP
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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