The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Defense Infrastructure Specialist to join our team in the Huntsville, AL area. This role will focus on providing critical data support to enhance and protect infrastructure and cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and optimization of data related components that underpin cyber defense initiatives.
At Leidos, you'll join a team of innovators tackling some of the world's most critical challenges through cutting-edge technology and bold ideas. We foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to mission success and the significance of your contributions will only be surpassed by the exceptional opportunities for your professional growth and advancement.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Lead a Data and Applications Development team on a large cybersecurity contract in support of a Enterprise Security Operations Center. This team develops, operates, maintains, and enhances a suite of cybersecurity tools deployed across secure enclaves to support incident response, threat detection, and event monitoring.
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Ensure data integration from centralized and local system sources, ensuring effective and timely responses to cybersecurity events
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Lead the team in creation of new applications, algorithms, and automation to optimize workflows and improve data analysis
Basic Qualifications:
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Ability to obtain Top-Secret Clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI
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US Citizenship
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10+ years of experience in devops, systems administration and/or cybersecurity
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Experience with Linux based environment administration
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Experience testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, and administering infrastructure hardware and software for cybersecurity
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Experience developing, creating, modifying, and maintaining computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs for cybersecurity
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Familiarity with all related aspects of cybersecurity operations and security architecture
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience integrating third-party components, the introduction of new custom capabilities, modification of existing code, process improvement recommendation, and automation of operations and maintenance tasks
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Experience with Splunk, Oracle/SQL based platforms, and python
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Experience with FBI, DHS, IC, and DoD Networks.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create technical reports based on analytical findings.
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
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Preferred Certifications:
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Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
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AWS Certified Cloud Practioner
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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate
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Original Posting:April 17, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00
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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We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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