Network Security Engineer

Description Job Description Leidos Enterpise Cyber Solutions Defense Group is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer in either Vicksburg, MS, or Hillsboro, OR (preferred). Alternatively the following locations may be available for the right candidate New York, Hanover, Philadelphia, DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Colorado Springs. Periodic telework is available. Role Description Up and coming in the field that can work with security configuration of CheckPoint firewalls, Cisco ASA firewalls, Palo Alto FirewallIDPS, Sourcefire, Bluecat IPAM, FPCAP and similar network and cyber security technologies. Under supervision will be responsible for implementing, and OM of information technology hardware and software secure configurations within an enterprise architecture construct. As directed, interact and support ACE-IT SOC, CIRT and Engineering proponents to validate that DoD, Army, and DISA mandated IA and cybersecurity guidelines are integrated into the ACE-IT architecture on the principles of Defense in Depth as well as continuous sustainment of real-time risk management and vulnerability assessment. Tasking would include but not be limited to secure baseline identification and validation, vulnerability and threat assessment, and security model architecture and design validation, enforcement of cyber policy and standards, and internal auditing for cyber security compliance. Configure, deploy and manage network and cyber security platforms Integrate within SOC and Engineering teams to consult on CyberIA projects, tasks, and IA requests directed to these teams Support, as needed, SA, VMSA, and NA Vulnerability Remediation Efforts by assisting in the gathering of remediation guidance from internal reporting, Vendors, US Cybercom, CERT, etc. Support CIRTCTIC assigned SOC incidents as needed Ensure IT infrastructure devices logs are captured within ArcSight and assist in monitoring log files EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited universitycollege in Computer Science, Information Technology, Science, Mathematics or related field and 5 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 3 years of prior relevant experience. Further 4 years of direct relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Clearance Must possess currentactive Secret Clearance and be eligible for TSSCI Network security, Information AssuranceInformation System Security Engineering Defense in Depth principles and technology including accesscontrol, authorization, Identification and authentication, public key infrastructure, network, and enterprise security architecture DISA STIG and SRR compliance test and verification DoD and Army Information Security regulations, publications, and policy Required one of the following Certifications at start and other within 90 days of start DOD 8570 IAT III (CISSP, CASP) Computing Environment Certification (CCNA, JNCIA, Palo Alto, etc) Desired Expertise Hardware Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches Firewalls Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Palo Alto IDPS FireEye, Sourcefire, Snort Server Operating Systems Software Windows and Linux system administration, WindowsPowershell Scripting, Cisco IOS, Nessus ACEIT External Referral Bonus Eligible Potential for Telework No Clearance Level Required Secret Travel Yes, 10 of the time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Shift Day Requisition Category Professional Job Family Cyber Operations Leidos is a Fortune 500Registered information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately 10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com httpwww.Leidos.com . Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here httpswww.leidos.comcareerspay-benefits . Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to mailto . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.