IT Security Engineer II

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

10d•$87,100 - $157,450

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist in support of NASA’s National Security Systems team. This role is responsible for monitoring and analyzing the security posture of networks, servers, endpoints, and other systems. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in detection, mitigation, and response to cyber incidents using a combination of technology solutions and processes. This position requires the ability to work independently with general direction. Join us at AEGIS where the sky is NOT the limit!

Requirements

Expert knowledge in Splunk
Experience with POA&Ms and vulnerability management
Basic understanding of network infrastructure design, routed data protocols, and hardware platforms.
Basic understanding of technologies such as DHCP, DNS, SSH, TCP, and UDP.
Experience in WAN and LAN, routing, switching, and firewalls.
Experience with security device architecture, engineering, and installation/management.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of Cisco Firewalls.
Knowledge in Operating Systems such as Windows, Cisco IOS, and RHEL.

Nice To Haves

CISSP

Responsibilities

Ensuring security issues are addressed quickly on discovery.
Collecting and analyzing intelligence to correlate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Investigating computer and information security incidents.
Conducting computer forensic network and host analysis and intrusion and threat hunting support.
Performing penetration tests to evaluate system security.
Maintaining proficiency in operational tools, creating countermeasures, and identifying trends in adversary behaviors and vulnerabilities.
Responsible for operational planning in support of training, exercises, operations and coordination of integrated cyber operations by targeting hostile adversary activities and capabilities.
Applies advanced knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments.
Other duties as assigned.