Senior DevSecOps Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place by helping customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. The Defense Sector employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. Leidos delivers innovative solutions through diverse and talented people dedicated to customer success. They empower teams, contribute to communities, and operate sustainably. Everything they do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for customers, people, and the community. Their Mission, Vision, and Values guide their business. With offices across the United States engaging in defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, and IT solutions. Leidos is known for its people-oriented culture, positive work environment, technical excellence, and resilient business ethics. Within the Defense Sector, the Airborne Solutions Business Area at Leidos currently has an opening for a talented Senior DevSecOps Engineer to work in their Huntsville office.
Requirements
- B.S in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical degree and 12+ prior years of experience or 10+ years with M.S degree.
- Candidate must be a resident of north Alabama or willing to relocate to the area.
- CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, PenTest+ certifications.
- Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
- Advanced competency with security integration and compliance in both classified and unclassified environments.
- Advanced knowledge of network protocols (SSH, HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, RDP, VPN).
- Advanced experience with Windows and Linux OS (shell, software install/update, access management, basic scripting).
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in MS365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
- Ability to work across multiple teams/programs (i.e. multitask).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Possess and be able to maintain an active Top Secret clearance.
- Hands-on experience with System Administration and Security Tools (CrowdStrike, Splunk/Nessus, UFW).
- Knowledge of Security Protocols (TLS/SSL, Kerberos, LDAP).
- Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)).
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical representative and liaison between program leadership and corporate cybersecurity stakeholders.
- Analyze and understand cybersecurity requirements and engage with stakeholders to communicate impact of requirements.
- Work with stakeholders to implement cybersecurity standards and best practices.
- Research security trends and advise on methods to mitigate potential impact.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure development environments supporting program functions.
- Perform and coordinate technical tasks for programs to ensure compliance.
- Create and maintain artifacts for programs regarding cybersecurity policies, procedures, and evidence of cybersecurity compliance.
- Perform system administration tasks including user access, software installation and updates, system monitoring, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
- Respond to and mitigate security incidents and threats.
- Provide technical support to programs for cybersecurity requirements and information systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
