Zero Trust Systems Engineer SME

Leidos's Digital Modernization Sector has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer SME who will act as a Zero Trust Integrations Engineer to support our cybersecurity initiatives and implement Zero Trust principles across a wide range of enterprise systems. This position is based in Tampa, Florida, and is part of a mission-critical project supporting USCENTCOM. 

The Systems Engineer/Zero Trust Integrations Engineer will take the lead in the integration, deployment, and optimization of Zero Trust security solutions within an environment that includes a variety of systems, platforms, and technologies. The candidate will have hands-on experience with Zero Trust frameworks and work closely with teams to implement, configure, and maintain Zero Trust security mechanisms, including EDR, SOAR, and Comply to Connect, ensuring robust security across all endpoints, servers, and infrastructure. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 
The Systems Engineer/Zero Trust Integrations Engineer will play a critical role in implementing Zero Trust strategies and integrating key security technologies within the enterprise environment. This role requires strong collaboration across security teams, IT operations, and other project stakeholders to develop and implement solutions that improve security posture and ensure compliance with best practices. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Zero Trust principles and integration of security solutions to enhance operational resilience and mitigate potential risks. 

Additional responsibilities include: 

• Leading efforts to design, deploy, and integrate Zero Trust security solutions, focusing on identity, authentication, and least-privilege access across the infrastructure. 

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify security gaps, define integration strategies, and ensure seamless integration of security tools (EDR, SOAR, Comply to Connect) within existing systems and environments. 

• Designing and implementing security controls to enforce Zero Trust principles, ensuring no implicit trust is granted to any user, device, or application. 

• Managing integrations for critical security technologies like EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response), and Comply to Connect systems to enhance endpoint security, automate responses to threats, and enforce security compliance. 

• Ensuring that all integrations are consistent with security policies and best practices, focusing on minimizing risks and operational disruptions during implementation. 

• Documenting integration plans, technical specifications, testing procedures, and deployment guides for Zero Trust solutions and technologies. 

• Providing subject matter expertise on Zero Trust architecture, principles, and implementation to security teams, senior stakeholders, and other engineers. 

• Mentoring junior engineers and team members on Zero Trust integration strategies, security technologies, and best practices. 

• Evaluating and recommending new security technologies, tools, and processes to continuously improve the organization’s Zero Trust security posture. 

• Monitoring and analyzing the performance and security of integrated systems, providing recommendations for enhancements and optimization. 

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Skills and Qualifications: 

Required Skills: 

• 10+ years experience in implementing Zero Trust principles and technologies across enterprise systems. 

• Hands-on experience with EDR, SOAR, and Comply to Connect tools and their integration into diverse IT infrastructures. 

• Deep understanding of identity and access management, authentication protocols, and least-privilege access strategies. 

• Experience working with security technologies to enforce security policies, monitor threats, and automate responses. 

• Proficient in system integration, including integrating security tools within Windows and Linux environments. 

• Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint security, and security automation. 

• Experience with security frameworks, including NIST 800-53, CIS, and ISO 27001, in relation to Zero Trust deployments. 

• Expertise in security incident response, threat detection, and compliance monitoring across a hybrid IT environment. 

Desired Skills: 

• Familiarity with container security systems (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure). 

• Experience working with advanced security technologies, including SIEM, PAM (Privileged Access Management), and VPNs. 

• Knowledge of encryption technologies and data protection methods used in Zero Trust environments. 

• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex security integration issues. 

• Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet) for integrating security solutions. 

• Understanding of security monitoring and logging for Zero Trust environments. 

Clearance Requirement: 

• Active TS/SCI 

Education and/or Certifications: 

• BS degree and 10+ years of prior relevant experience.

Required Certifications: 

• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 certification 

Desired Certifications: 

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 

• Zero Trust Architecture or Security certification (e.g., ZTAA, Certified Zero Trust Specialist) 

• SOAR-related certifications 

• EDR-related certifications 

Original Posting:

May 8, 2025

For U.S. Positions: 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:

Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.