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Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking a Systems Engineer-CPE Systems to work with our USCENTCOM CITS program at MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida. This is full time on site with our customer.
Your best work is ahead!
What will you do in this role?
We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity research and implementation. The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for managing and maintaining USCENTCOM's cybersecurity infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies. Key responsibilities include:
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Researching and evaluating new cybersecurity applications and technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.
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Collaborating with IT and business teams to design and implement new cybersecurity solutions.
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Configuring and deploying cybersecurity tools to protect USCENTCOM's enterprise, which consists of more than 5,000 users, 1,000 servers, and 10,000 endpoints.
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Analyzing security alerts and incidents and taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
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Providing technical support and guidance to internal teams and end-users.
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Staying up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
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Developing and maintaining documentation for implemented solutions.
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Participating in security audits and compliance activities.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Tuning system performance and maintaining system documentation.
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Interacting with end-users and evaluating vendor products to develop functional requirements for enhancements and changes.
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Interfacing with third-party vendors for troubleshooting calls.
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Scheduling, planning, and overseeing system upgrades.
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Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and remediating a variety of security systems issues which may not have previously documented solutions.
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Reviewing and preparing documentation for systems, tests, and process guides.
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Supporting projects for a variety of initiatives to enhance the efficiency, capability, or security of the environment.
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Collaborating with other enterprise IT teams to address operational requirements.
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Providing technical guidance and support to junior administrators and team members.
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Producing various data sets and informational packets to management to support ongoing efforts for process improvements.
Required Qualifications:
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BA/BS with 10+ years of experience
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Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification
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Active TS/SCI
Desired Qualifications:
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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ITIL 4 Foundation Certification
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Experience with USCENTCOM environment and/or familiarity with its mission
Required Skills:
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Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and industry standards.
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Experience working in cross-functional IT teams and projects.
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Proven experience in systems administration and infrastructure management in Windows/Linux environments.
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Demonstrated experience in researching and implementing new cybersecurity applications and technologies.
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Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for systems integrations to facilitate the transfer of projects into operations.
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Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
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Experience building / maintaining virtual servers & appliances to support security tool deployments, expansions, and implementations.
Desired Skills:
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Familiarity with specific security tools such as: ForeScout, Splunk, Tychon, Elastic, Trellix, Swimlane/SOAR, etc.
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Experience building cyber security solutions in the cloud and/or as a container.
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Experience coding/scripting in Python/PowerShell
Travel Requirements:
Required USCENTCOM Exercise support of up to 10% Travel during the Year to OCONUS Locations
Original Posting:February 27, 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.
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What We Do
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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