nCyber Range Software Engineer

Nabout Leidos
United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$107,900.0 - $195,050.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Agile Methodology Software System Penetration Testing Bash Shell Cyber Security Linux DevOps Python (Programming Language) Network Configuration and Change Management Network Forensics Windows PowerShell Ansible
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Red Team (Cyber Security) Security Software Scripting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Nutanix Terraform Splunk Docker

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. An associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position\n
  • Computer Science (CS) degree or related field\n
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)\n
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python\n
  • Experience with networking and virtualization\n
  • Experience with Terraform and Ansible\n
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools\n
  • Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis\n
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements\n

\n \nSecurity Clearance Requirement: Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.\n, * Experience operating in an agile development environment and DevOps\n

  • Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker\n
  • Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations\n
  • Experience utilizing and development with Splunk\n
  • Experience with Nutanix\n
  • Defensive Cyber Security Operations \n

Benefits & conditions

n \nLeidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a \nCyber Range Software Engineer in our \nIntelligence Sector’s (INTEL) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At \nLeidos, we offer \ncompetitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. \nJoin us and make a difference in National Security! \n \n \nJob Summary:\n \n Our LOE program provides our customer’s Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we’re always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Click here to learn more about how this program ā€œDelivers Mission Success!ā€\n \n \nYour Main Objective: Looking for a software engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations with configuration of Cyber Range consisting of 100s to 1000s of VMs utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, VMWare and other automation technologies. You will work closely with Hunt, Red and Blue Team operators to understand their desired configurations for the Cyber Security Range to support training, force on force exercises, and mimicking of customer infrastructures. You will work with a team of other Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers and Systems Engineers supporting the Cyber Range and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.\n \n You will be part of a larger development team supporting the Cyber Security Directorate’s Defensive Network Operations organization with direct mission support activities when not working on the Cyber Range.\n \n \n*Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.\n \n

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