Cybersecurity Engineer

Description Job Description:Leidos has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Operations Center (ROC) program. The selected candidate will be the cybersecurity subject matter expert on a larger, geographically dispersed team. Preferred duty location is the Hurlburt Field, FL area with acceptable alternatives being the Colorado Springs, CO area or Cannon AFB, NM area.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Research and develop technical and programmatic cybersecurity Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for new and existing capabilitiesEnsure adherence to evolving cybersecurity standards using scan tools and manual guides (e.g. Nessus, Security Technical Implementation Guides)Develop technical and written solutions to cybersecurity vulnerabilities (e.g. Group Policy, Scripts, documentation)Support the achievement and maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) awards and all associated artifactsExecute and support cybersecurity assessments, internal and as part of Security Assessor evaluationsSupport Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documentation and remediationSupport site Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) when requiredBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline with four (4) years of related experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.DoD 8570 IAT Le)vel II or higher certification (e.g. Security+ CE or better)Hands on experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. ACAS, SCC, Nessus)Hands on experience with developing and integrating cybersecurity solutionsExperience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF)Proficient with MS Office productsProficient written and verbal communication skillsProficient interpersonal skills as part of a team and capable of working independentlyBusiness travel to customer, vendor, and other Leidos locations will be required as needed, not to exceed 25Êndidate must possess an active DOD Top Secret level security clearance, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level clearance.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Multi-Level Security (MLS), and virtualized environmentsPay Range:Pay Range $74,750.00 - $115,000.00 - $155,250.00The 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.

Created: 2025-10-04