Cyber Security Specialist, CISSP

Leidos is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist who holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification to support autonomous maritime projects’ hardware stacks across multiple vessels. They will be joining an existing team which has already successfully delivered for our customers and plan to continue their reputation of excellence. The team’s focus is on software and supporting hardware, including integration with hardware and sensors on multiple vessels.

The Cyber Security Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams to support system deployments, software updates, and operational readiness, ensuring that all systems meet security, performance, and availability requirements. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead technical analysis and risk assessments of security event and incidents, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and tools for greater effectiveness.
• Develop, document, and uphold procedures, standards, and policies for effective threat analysis and response
• Collaborate with IT team to ensure security measures are integrated into system design and operations.
• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible and Bitbucket.
• Engage in collaborative, cross-functional discussions with peers across DISA to drive improved decision-making and response strategies.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful completion of project objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• 3+ years of experience in being a Linux Administrator (or experience in a similar field) or 2+ years with a relevant Masters Degree
• Bachelors Degree in fields like Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Network Engineering, etc.
• Holds a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification or an equivalent DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline or can obtain one within 14 days of start date.
• Proficient understanding of Cyber Network Defense (CND) in regard to protect, detect, respond and sustain within a Computer Incident Response organization. 
• Experience as an effective leader of large teams and operations (>35 personnel).
• Proficient understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) cyber security requirements and guidance, cyber security related risk management techniques.
• Experience working with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Vulnerability assessment and analysis experience utilizing SCAP, NESSUS and DISA STIGs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Ethical Hacker certification
• Experience conducting security audits of information systems.
• Working knowledge of DoD networking and IA policies and regulations
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.

Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.

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.