Security Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos UK

Alexandria, VA, US
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
Active dod ts/sci clearance required
Dod 8570 iat ii or higher certification
Deploying and maintaining ids/ips capabilities
This role involves operating and maintaining network security infrastructure to support 24x7x365 mission-critical operations for the Pentagon and DoD agencies

Job Summary

  • This role involves operating and maintaining network security infrastructure to support 24x7x365 mission-critical operations for the Pentagon and DoD agencies.
  • The successful candidate must possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and hold a DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification prior to starting.
  • Leidos seeks disruptors who can outthink the status quo to provide defensive cyber actions preventing, detecting, responding to, and recovering from adversarial activities.

Matching Summary

This role involves operating and maintaining network security infrastructure to support 24x7x365 mission-critical operations for the Pentagon and DoD agencies.

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required
  • DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification
  • Deploying and maintaining IDS/IPS capabilities
  • Configuring cybersecurity infrastructure tools
  • Network traffic analysis and port knowledge
  • Windows and Linux OS command line experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with automation frameworks like Ansible
  • Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Background as a SOC analyst
  • Knowledge of Intelligence Driven Defense
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 12+ years professional experience
  • 2+ years technical experience deploying cybersecurity tools
  • Obtain DOD-8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support within 6 months
  • Must have active DoD TS/SCI clearance
  • DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification (Security+ CE)

Work Rights

Must have active DoD TS/SCI clearance

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