Cyber Security Engineer

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Job Description:

Leidos is excited to add a Cyber Security Engineer who possesses a passion for the RMF process and enjoys working in a fast paced , mission focused team environment as part of our team at the Washington Navy Yard! All work is onsite. An active TS clearance with the ability to receive a SCI is required.

This position requires an individual who is familiar with RMF and the software systems engineering process. Our new colleague will work with the cyber security and systems engineering team to ensure the artifacts required for the RMF process are in place as we work to get our supported systems accredited.

This individual will collaborate with the cyber security team to maintain computer and information security incident, damage and threat assessment programs. The candidate will investigate computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to information and automated information systems, network assessments, researching and maintaining proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, data hiding and network security and encryption.

In addition, duties may include designing, recommending integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected, participating with the client in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into technical designs, and configuring and validating secure systems, testing security products/systems to detect computer and information security weakness. The individual may be designated as an ISSO.

The person in this position will help the team to develop new products, processes, standards or operational plans in support of the established cyber security processes. Strong communication skills are a must since this position requires coordination between multiple contractor teams, the government and Leidos systems engineers.

External Referral Eligible

Minimum Qualifications

Active TS clearance with the ability to receive a SCI

BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience

Previous experience with RMF and the software systems engineering process.

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