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# Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Engineer

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, File Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Ruby, Security Content Automation Protocol, Security Software, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, VirtualBox, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Information Technology, Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Servicenow, Vmware
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/315477/cyber-defense-infrastructure-support-engineer-maryland-md-suitland

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related area of study desired; Master's degree preferred.\n
 * 15+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.\n
 * Active TS/SCI Security clearance in DISS.\n
 * 10+ years of professional experience with Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies, networking protocols, file systems, ports, services, and commands, including experience with Windows and Unix/Linux environments.\n
 * 6+ years of professional experience integrating, implementing, and operating cybersecurity technologies.\n
 * Knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and Elastic.\n
 * Experience with enterprise network management and cybersecurity tools.\n
 * Knowledge of vulnerability management and assessment technologies such as BeyondTrust Retina, Tenable Nessus (ACAS), and SCAP.\n
 * Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Azure Virtual Machines, and VirtualBox.\n
 * Knowledge of scripting and programming languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, PowerShell, C, C++, and Java.\n
 * Knowledge of ticketing and reporting systems such as ServiceNow.\n, * Active IAT or IAM Level II/III DoD approved 8570 baseline certification, such as SecurityX CE or CASP certification, or the ability to obtain the required certification within 30 days of hire.\n
 * Computing Environment (CE) certification or the ability to obtain the required certification within 30 days of hire.\n



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