Cyber Engineer

Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a skilled Cyber Engineer to support cloud and container security operations onsite. This role focuses on securing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments, implementing continuous authorization (cATO), and integrating DevSecOps practices across hybrid cloud platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and apply network segmentation, zero-trust policies, and access controls for cloud and on-premise assets.
• Configure and maintain secure routing between data-centers, remote sites, and public clouds.
• Build and operate networking services in AWS and Azure (VPCs, Subnets, VPN/ExpressRoute, Transit Gateways).
• Enable high-throughput multicast or broadcast traffic where required.
• Integrate Kubernetes networking (CNI plugins) with underlying SDN or hardware appliances.
• Automate provisioning, change-control, and policy enforcement with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting (e.g., Splunk, CloudWatch, Prometheus) to surface performance and security events in real time.
• Partner with DevSecOps, application, and mission-team engineers to define secure connectivity requirements.
• Produce concise run-books, architecture diagrams, and documentation for all networking solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or master's with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Hands-on with AWS and/or Azure networking.
• Experience with Kubernetes/Docker (Podman, Rancher optional).
• Python scripting for automation or tooling.
• Linux administration in classified/sensitive settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable troubleshooting complex network issues.
• Must be a US citizen and possess an active secret clearance.
• Full-time onsite support.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of software supply-chain security and vulnerability assessment.
• DevSecOps experience – embedding security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with RMF, STIG, A&A, or continuous ATO processes.
• Experience with ACAS, Splunk, or similar security monitoring tools.
• Exposure to static/dynamic analysis tools (SonarQube, Fortify, etc.).
• GitLab CI/CD pipeline development.
• Strong written & verbal communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).