Information Systems Security Engineer
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- Active DoD Secret clearance required.
- CompTIA Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
- Bachelor's Degree and 4-8 years of cybersecurity or system administration experience, with at least 1 year of direct ACAS or Tenable experience.
- Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability risk levels, and POA&M remediation strategies.
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, RMF compliance, and Air Force cybersecurity policy.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and the ability to interpret technical vulnerability data.
- Experience supporting USAF, DISA, or other DoD mission systems.
- Familiarity with EvaluateSTIG, StigViewer, OpenSCAP, Nessus/ACAS.
- Prior involvement in CCRI/CORA preparation or vulnerability remediation campaigns.
- Ability to communicate risk-based recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of automation tools/scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Nessus APIs) to support scan or report optimization.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.