Cloud Security Sme

Leidos UK

Bethesda, MD, United States
Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
Cloud-based platforms
Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
Ci/cd pipelines and devsecops processes
Play a critical role in the accreditation of a state-of-the-art technology stack under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Defense and Intelligence Community enterprises

Job Summary

  • Play a critical role in the accreditation of a state-of-the-art technology stack under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Defense and Intelligence Community enterprises.
  • As a Cloud Security SME & Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical security expertise in securing, hardening, and maintaining compliance of cloud-based platforms across multiple secure networks.
  • At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it.

Matching Summary

Play a critical role in the accreditation of a state-of-the-art technology stack under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Defense and Intelligence Community enterprises.

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cloud-based platforms
  • Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes
  • NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253
  • vulnerability management and risk analysis
  • hardening Linux hosts and applying DISA STIG

Nice-to-have

  • disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail
  • outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo
  • Zero Trust framework implementation
  • Generative AI security controls

Key Requirements

  • Active or current Top Secret with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of industry experience
  • 5+ years in cybersecurity
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification
  • 5+ years working in the cloud, securely configuring AWS
  • Demonstrated experience securing Kubernetes platforms
  • 5+ years of experience hardening Linux hosts
  • Demonstrated experience developing A&A packages
  • Grounded knowledge in NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253
  • Experience with Xacta or eMass, ACAS, & STIG automation
  • Experience with Bash and Python scripting
  • Understanding of secure software development practices
  • Experience with encryption and transport

Work Rights

Active or current Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain Polygraph

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