Leidos - Reston, VA
posted 4 months ago
We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer (SME) who will be responsible for protecting the customer's information systems and networks from potential cyber-attacks. This role requires an excellent understanding of technology and the utilization of various security tools including Firewalls (Security Groups), VPNs, Data Loss Prevention (DPS), IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, and Security Audits. The Cyber Security Engineer will work directly with team leads, developers, and operations personnel throughout a DevSecOps life cycle, focusing on both policy and technical implementation of technologies. The primary responsibilities include planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures and tools to protect information systems and networks. The engineer will also automate repeatable tasks in a consultative role. Additionally, the role involves designing, configuring, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all security platforms and their associated software, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-virus/malware solutions, cryptography systems, SIEM, and MDM. The Cyber Security Engineer will formulate systems and methodologies to respond to security-related events and assist in remediation efforts of cyber security incidents, including system and network breaches and malware attacks. Participation in the change management process and coordination of log analysis for managed services offerings to ensure compliance with customer policy and security requirements are also key aspects of this role.