Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

Leidos•Bethesda, MD

1d•$131,300 - $237,350•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos has an exciting opening for you, our next Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer, to play a critical role in the accreditation and operation 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. We leverage cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML), and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show how to accelerate your career path.

Requirements

Active or current Top Secret with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Engineering, or related technical discipline and 12-15 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
ISSO experience must be supplemented with demonstrated technical expertise.
At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT or IAM Level II or higher certification e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, CISSP (or Associate) and the ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA)/elevated access per DoD 8570 policy
Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Perl or similar
Experience with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) and cloud-based enterprise services, preferably AWS
Experience securing software applications and infrastructure by implementing security controls
Experience supporting RMF processes such as authorization and continuous monitoring
Experience with NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-53 Rev4 or Rev5, CNSSI 1253, and applicable DoDI publications
Experience implementing and validating STIG compliance across operating system, database, server, and application tiers
Experience with RMF/GRC platforms such as Xacta or eMASS
Experience with performing compliance & vulnerability scans and related security tools for SIEM & event management, SAST, DAST
Demonstrated understanding of unique security threats in the cloud and the required corresponding system security posture
Demonstrated understanding of how to secure Kubernetes platforms and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, containers, and platform orchestration tools.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI with polygraph
Experience supporting the Intelligence Community in RMF activities with ICD 503 and related compliance directives, policies, procedures
Multiple IAT/IAM II or III advanced certifications such as: CISSP-ISSAP/ISSEP CISM CCSP Security X/CASP+
Cloud certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect AWS Security Specialty
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Linux certifications such as: Linux+ Red Hat Certified System Administrator - Enterprise Linux (RHCSA) Red Hat Certified Engineer - Enterprise Linux (RHCE) Red Hat Certified Architect - Enterprise Linux (RHCA)
Prior network engineering experience with encryption and transport in the cloud
Experience applying DoW Zero Trust framework
Experience applying security controls to various AI implementations
Understanding of secure software development practices and code reviews in Agile and DevSecOps environments

Responsibilities

Collect, review, assess, and provide feedback on system cybersecurity, architecture, and engineering artifacts
Collect, review, assess, and provide feedback on system cybersecurity Body-of-Evidence (BOE) results required to support DoD & IC RMF cybersecurity authorization processes
Conduct periodic compliance scanning, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for cloud-based systems
Implement and manage security controls for containerized applications and the underlying cloud-based infrastructure
Collaborate with DevSecOps, infrastructure, and software development teams to ensure secure coding and engineering practices
Ensure integration of security measures into software development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering tools
Develop, maintain, and execute shell commands, scripts, and automation code for STIG compliance and validation
Implement and manage continuous monitoring solutions of cloud-based architectures
Support Government cybersecurity officials & program personnel in preparing cybersecurity packages, including Interim Authority to Test (IATT) packages, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, and Change Requests (CRs)
Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices