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Cybersecurity Engineer

Today Orlando, FL

Description

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to collaborate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) managing risks related to the use of processing, storing, or transmitting information to reduce or eliminate impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information and information systems.

Duties will include:

  • Ensuring appropriate operational security posture is maintained.
  • Conducting scheduled weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual Continuous Monitoring and auditing tasks and reporting.
  • Design, configure, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain all security platforms and their associated software, such as firewalls, switches, routers and enterprise devices.
  • Install, configure and manage Trellix products.
  • Create, tune, and enforce security policies through the ePO console to meet company security standards and compliance requirements.
  • Troubleshoot Splunk issues between server and forwarder, create custom dashboards and implement best practices.
  • Administer, configure, and maintain the Tenable Security Center.
  • Review ACAS results and remediate appropriately.
  • Ensuring software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)/Security Requirement Guides (SRGs).
  • Developing artifacts and supporting evidence to satisfy all applicable RMF Controls.
  • Prepare and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

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Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance.
  • Must possess current DOD 8140 certification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the following:
    • Splunk
    • Trellix
    • ACAS

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 15, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Orlando, FL
Job ID: Leidos-R-00166816
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-16T18:45:51

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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