Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Leidos is a recognized leader delivering mission-focused digital and security innovations to government and commercial customers. This onsite Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role at Fort Belvoir, VA offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement options. The position supports a large-scale DoD migration and ongoing operations, providing security engineering across projects and close collaboration with program teams and clients. The salary range is $131,300 to $237,350 per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead DoD and Intelligence Community cybersecurity activities for systems connected to NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
• Implement automated vulnerability testing and risk management controls within DevSecOps delivery methodologies.
• Manage endpoint security solutions and report outcomes to CMRS.
• Direct risk management efforts to achieve and maintain system authorization using DoD and IC RMF tools such as eMASS and Xacta.
• Spearhead vulnerability management and reporting in response to DoD directives, orders, and alerts, leveraging outputs from automated tools.
• Deliver executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior Government personnel.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• MS degree and 15+ years of related experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• 8+ years hands-on experience designing or implementing security solutions, including all related documentation and artifacts
• Strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps
• Extensive experience in the design and development of enterprise security architectures
• Experience creating diagrams and documentation that cover all IT components, including network topology
• Strong knowledge of secure enterprise architecture design, especially with regard to C2C, IAM, NDR, EDR, SIEM, AI/ML, and other cybersecurity tools
• Ability to select effective methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve outcomes
• Understanding of federal cybersecurity guidance such as FISMA NIST SP 800-37 and NIST 800-137 ISCM
• Experience developing architectures, strategies, roadmaps, and technical standards for the federal IT enterprise environment

Technologies

• eMASS
• Xacta
• CMRS
• SIEM
• SOAR
• AI/ML
• NDR
• EDR
• IAM
• C2C