Cybersecurity Engineer

Join the Leidos Digital Modernization Team supporting DHS Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services & Support (HEITS) contract. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level Cybersecurity Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in configuring and using Tenable tools, implementing NIST controls, and possess a strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices. This individual will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our organization’s security posture.

Primary Responsibilities

Tenable Configuration and Usage:

• Configure, deploy, and maintain Tenable tools for vulnerability management and continuous monitoring.

• Analyze scan results and collaborate with IT and development teams to remediate vulnerabilities.

• Optimize Tenable solutions to improve performance and integration with existing security tools.

NIST Control Implementation:

• Implement and manage NIST 800-53 and/or 800-171 security controls to align with organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Develop, document, and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures based on NIST frameworks.

• Perform risk assessments and recommend control improvements to address identified gaps.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with applicable security standards and regulations.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on vulnerabilities, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Support audits and assessments related to cybersecurity controls and procedures.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work with cross-functional teams to improve security operations.

• Provide guidance and support during incident response and recovery efforts.

• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.

• Basic Qualifications

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance is required. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.

Experience:

• BS in related field with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related field. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

• Proven experience configuring and using Tenable tools (e.g., Tenable.io, Nessus)

• Hands-on experience with implementing NIST security controls.  

• Preferred Qualifications

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance is required. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related field.

• Proven experience configuring and using Tenable tools, ConfigOS

• Hands-on experience with implementing NIST security controls

• Managing and enforcing information security policies.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.