Leidos
Description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a US Government program responsible for preventing, identifying, containing, and eradicating cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection, and protective security services for CBP information systems including LAN/WAN, commercial Internet connections, public facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, various cloud environments, security devices, servers, and workstations. The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP enterprise information systems and for collecting, investigating, and reporting suspected and confirmed security violations.
Primary Responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer with a strong background in both traditional and cloud-based networking environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in AWS cloud, network firewalls, and endpoint security tools, along with experience working in Linux and Windows environments. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the resilience, security, and performance of our global network infrastructure.
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable network solutions across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
Experience reviewing AWS firewall/security group requests from a security-first perspective.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving networking issues in AWS environments.
Support and maintain large-scale AWS network architecture, including VPCs, DNS, subnets, routing, remote access technologies, and security constructs.
Experience maintaining AWS architecture using Terraform.
Experience using CloudFormation templates.
Build and manage solutions using Linux and Ansible for configuration in support of network and security operations.
Assist with network automation and scripting to streamline operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network and security policies are consistently applied.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, software development, information technology, cyber security, or related field and 6 years of related experience. Additional years of experience and cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
Familiar with the management, operational, and technical aspects of IT security in a complex enterprise environment. Additional experience in cyber risk management and assessments will be considered.
Knowledge and familiarity with in-depth analysis of Zero Trust and AWS capabilities, infrastructures, and architecture.
Solid understanding of network security, routing, subnetting, and troubleshooting.
Proficient with Linux systems and automation using Ansible.
Must be a US citizen.
Clearance
All Department of Homeland Security CBP SOC employees are required to pass a 5-year (BI) Background Investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
Red Hat, Cisco or Microsoft, Security+, Linux+, or Network+ certifications.
Cisco hardware and storage.
Expertise in Networking, Linux, and Windows.
Sourcefire (Snort) or RSA Security Analytics (network) experience a plus.
Ability to script in Python, Bash, Visual Basic, or PowerShell.
Original Posting June 18, 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 no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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 offering a position include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data considerations.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a US Government program responsible for preventing, identifying, containing, and eradicating cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection, and protective security services for CBP information systems including LAN/WAN, commercial Internet connections, public facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, various cloud environments, security devices, servers, and workstations. The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP enterprise information systems and for collecting, investigating, and reporting suspected and confirmed security violations.
Primary Responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer with a strong background in both traditional and cloud-based networking environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in AWS cloud, network firewalls, and endpoint security tools, along with experience working in Linux and Windows environments. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the resilience, security, and performance of our global network infrastructure.
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable network solutions across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
Experience reviewing AWS firewall/security group requests from a security-first perspective.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving networking issues in AWS environments.
Support and maintain large-scale AWS network architecture, including VPCs, DNS, subnets, routing, remote access technologies, and security constructs.
Experience maintaining AWS architecture using Terraform.
Experience using CloudFormation templates.
Build and manage solutions using Linux and Ansible for configuration in support of network and security operations.
Assist with network automation and scripting to streamline operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network and security policies are consistently applied.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, software development, information technology, cyber security, or related field and 6 years of related experience. Additional years of experience and cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
Familiar with the management, operational, and technical aspects of IT security in a complex enterprise environment. Additional experience in cyber risk management and assessments will be considered.
Knowledge and familiarity with in-depth analysis of Zero Trust and AWS capabilities, infrastructures, and architecture.
Solid understanding of network security, routing, subnetting, and troubleshooting.
Proficient with Linux systems and automation using Ansible.
Must be a US citizen.
Clearance
All Department of Homeland Security CBP SOC employees are required to pass a 5-year (BI) Background Investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
Red Hat, Cisco or Microsoft, Security+, Linux+, or Network+ certifications.
Cisco hardware and storage.
Expertise in Networking, Linux, and Windows.
Sourcefire (Snort) or RSA Security Analytics (network) experience a plus.
Ability to script in Python, Bash, Visual Basic, or PowerShell.
Original Posting June 18, 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 no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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 offering a position include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data considerations.
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