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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $57,850.0 - $104,575.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), File Server, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Security Software, Software Vulnerability Management, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Information Technology, Nessus, CIS Benchmarks, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc9c6903ecfb7a93d7b78478d3ad80f2a/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field. Additional experience, certifications or training may be considered in lieu of degree.
1-3+ years of relevant IT/ DevOps/Security Engineering experience.
Active DoD Approved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months (e.g. CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, etc).
Beginner to intermediate Windows, Linux and Networking skills
Experience in hardening modern operating systems and implementing security engineering best practices., Programming/Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, C++, C#, Java (minimum)
Networking: Strong understanding of network architecture - Experience with core infrastructure services administration such as AD, DNS, DHCP, and File Server administration
Experience with Vulnerability Management (e.g., Tenable Security Center / Nessus)
Experience with DISA STIGs and/or CIS Benchmarks; deploying secure images with Ansible, SteelCloud, and/or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171 (CMMC), or Risk Management Framework (RMF).

## Description

Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to work onsite at our Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) facility in Tewksbury, MA. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on aviation security while advancing your career.
We're looking for someone with:
Self-starting individual with the right attitude, aptitude to identify, take ownership of and solve challenging problems
Interest in continual learning and development of the team and themselves.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently to develop creative solutions
Passion for securing and maintaining IT and OT systems critical to national and international security
Primary Responsibilities:
Integrate security requirements into IT systems.
Conduct vulnerability assessments
Maintain and troubleshoot secure Windows and Linux baselines
Implement system hardening and compliance
Implement and integrate static and dynamic code analysis tools
Research and evaluate Cybersecurity tools and methodologies
Collaborate with cyber and product architects to harden platforms and tool chains
Define and enforce secure-by-default software engineering practices
Document and automate best practices


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