Energy Jobline ZR
Insider Threat Program Senior System Engineer in Mount Vernon
Energy Jobline ZR, Mount Vernon, Virginia, us, 22121
Job Description
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Senior System Engineer supporting the HEITS Contract as part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Insider Threat Program (ITP). This role will design, develop, and advance the ITP cybersecurity infrastructure baseline, contributing to the DHS mission to identify and mitigate insider threats through advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation.
Responsibilities
Creating new design architectures, engineering, and deploying enhancements to support the ITP mission.
Developing and maintaining an architectural roadmap across all ITP infrastructure functions to guide the future of the program.
Evaluating all ITP changes to assess functional, security, and cost risks.
Supporting all engineering functions in designing new solutions and strategies for ITP functionality.
Documenting configuration baselines to ensure accurate records.
Managing performance metrics to track and reflect enterprise efficacy.
Developing chart decks and artifacts to articulate design and functional baselines to stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 13+ years of relevant experience.
Strong proficiency with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL).
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware.
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs).
Familiarity with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.
Scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, Terraform.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus, ELK Stack).
Configuration management experience with Ansible, Puppet, Chef, JIRA.
Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery systems.
Experience with IAM, Active Directory, LDAP.
Working knowledge of defense‑in‑depth principles and network security architecture.
Experience with NIST, STIGS, FISMA, or FedRAMP standards.
Experience implementing STIGs and hardening systems.
Familiarity with endpoint protection, SIEM integration, and vulnerability management.
Understanding of zero‑trust architecture and secure system design.
Ability to obtain DHS EOD SCI clearance.
Additional Qualifications
Master’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience (10+ years) in IT service delivery management.
Experience with User Activity Monitoring products and platforms.
Experience with Everfox High Speed Guard Platform.
Experience with Cisco Networking Concepts.
Experience with on‑premises systems infrastructure.
Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL DBMS platforms.
Compensation Pay Range: $148,850.00 – $269,075.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or other protected classifications in accordance with applicable law. Leidos also considers applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Application Instructions If you are interested in applying for this position, please press the Apply Button and follow the application process.
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Responsibilities
Creating new design architectures, engineering, and deploying enhancements to support the ITP mission.
Developing and maintaining an architectural roadmap across all ITP infrastructure functions to guide the future of the program.
Evaluating all ITP changes to assess functional, security, and cost risks.
Supporting all engineering functions in designing new solutions and strategies for ITP functionality.
Documenting configuration baselines to ensure accurate records.
Managing performance metrics to track and reflect enterprise efficacy.
Developing chart decks and artifacts to articulate design and functional baselines to stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 13+ years of relevant experience.
Strong proficiency with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL).
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware.
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs).
Familiarity with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.
Scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, Terraform.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus, ELK Stack).
Configuration management experience with Ansible, Puppet, Chef, JIRA.
Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery systems.
Experience with IAM, Active Directory, LDAP.
Working knowledge of defense‑in‑depth principles and network security architecture.
Experience with NIST, STIGS, FISMA, or FedRAMP standards.
Experience implementing STIGs and hardening systems.
Familiarity with endpoint protection, SIEM integration, and vulnerability management.
Understanding of zero‑trust architecture and secure system design.
Ability to obtain DHS EOD SCI clearance.
Additional Qualifications
Master’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience (10+ years) in IT service delivery management.
Experience with User Activity Monitoring products and platforms.
Experience with Everfox High Speed Guard Platform.
Experience with Cisco Networking Concepts.
Experience with on‑premises systems infrastructure.
Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL DBMS platforms.
Compensation Pay Range: $148,850.00 – $269,075.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or other protected classifications in accordance with applicable law. Leidos also considers applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Application Instructions If you are interested in applying for this position, please press the Apply Button and follow the application process.
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