Description
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Leidos is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the Operational Engineer/Site Lead position for the Integrated Defensive Cyber Systems Contract. This position is located near Scott Air Force Base; all work is onsite.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead a team of contractor professionals providing maintenance of hardware and software directly supporting Air Force Cyber Protection Teams (CPT)
Ensure hardware and software systems for CPTs are ready to go out the door. Post mission, return hardware back to normal baseline
Provide holistic enterprise defensive strategies for enterprise cyber security capabilities implemented within the infrastructure of the DODIN to include but not limited to Cloud, network boundaries, cross domains, and varying endpoint technologies
Provide analysis of architectures, technologies, policies, information and analytic data used to determine prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activity, vulnerabilities and inefficiencies
Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership (i.e., general officer or flag officer)
Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide analysis and recommendations of situation awareness capabilities
Provide enterprise-wide cybersecurity, threat analysis, countermeasures and defensive strategies across a multi-tiered, porous domain inclusive of Cloud, federated regional gateways, cross domain peering points, internet access points, and endpoints.
Development of operational supporting documents such as SOPs, TTPs and CONOPs
Interaction with AF program management office on effectiveness of fielded software and hardware upgrades
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience
Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security +ce
In-depth understanding of military orders and the military decision-making process
Proficient in Windows Desktop 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10
Knowledge of Windows server 2003/ 2008/ 2012 R2
Ability to work in a virtual environment such as Microsoft Teams
Knowledge of and a proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Knowledge of policy development and maintenance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers and technical personnel in high-stress situations
A solid understanding of IP addressing and subnetting
Understanding of key network monitoring protocols
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems, VMWare and Cisco network devices
IAT level II certification, Security+ or equivalent.
Must possess an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI preferred
Experience at Joint Command and/or Operations Center
Pay Range:
Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Original Posting Date:
01/18/2024
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.
REQNUMBER: R-00126393
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.