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Cloud Security Engineer

Employer
Leidos
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Closing date
Dec 6, 2020
Description Job Description:Leidos Corporate Group has an immediate opening for a Cloud Security Engineer to join our Corporate Information Security team.In this role, you will provide security engineering services for the enterprise cloud management team for major cloud providers such as AWS and Azure. The technologies involved may be cloud-native or 3rd party security solutions in support of a global, multi-cloud environment. We're looking for a candidate who can support this role from one of our following locations: Orlando - FL, Reston - VA, or Gaithersburg - MD. Typical activities of this team include writing detailed design and deployment documentation for new capabilities and services, implementing and integrating these capabilities, and providing guidance to operational teams in the going operations of cloud security solutions. Typical workflows range from leading small-scale enhancements to participating in multi-disciplinary, multi-team projects to help Leidos meet its technology and security goals. Primary Responsibilities:Work on a team of motivated security engineers in designing, building and deploying security capabilities for protecting Leidos cloud-based systems, networks, and information stores.Act as Subject Matter Expert for cloud security services to defend the global Leidos environments.Provide expertise regarding cloud providers' capabilities, APIs, and shared security models. Work closely with engineering team members across infrastructure teams and outside vendors to ensure that features and capabilities are delivered on-schedule and operated according to corporate service level agreements.Work closely with the cloud management and platform security teams to improve existing solutions so they better meet the business' needs.Work closely with the Cybersecurity Intelligence and Response Center to ensure the cloud security solutions are meeting the requirements for security event investigationsHelp develop cloud security technical roadmaps to drive constant cyber transformation and improvements in Leidos' defensive posture Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of experience in an enterprise security or infrastructure engineering role. Additional years of relevant experience, training, and/or professional certifications will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degreeUS citizenship is required and eligible for federal security clearanceDemonstrated experience deploying/operating cloud security enterprise technologiesDemonstrated experience with the capabilities and APIs of one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google).Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP and common application layer protocolsFoundational understanding of Cloud and off-premises security best practicesExperience with industry standard virtualized networking components (Web application firewalls, Cloud Services Routers, Cloud Gateways, etc.)Strong communication skills; person in this role must be able to successfully communicate with management personnel, technical personnel and third parties Preferred Qualifications: Special consideration will be given to candidates with any, or multiple, of the following qualifications: Demonstrated experience with the capabilities and APIs of multiple major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google).Experience within common enterprise cloud applications SaaS (O365, etc.)Experience designing and provisioning security architectures at enterprise scaleExperience authoring enterprise cloud security policies, or establishing an enterprise cloud security strategyExperience deploying or maintaining cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions.Experience implementing multi-factor authentication for SaaS applicationsExperience working with mobile applications that rely on cloud-based software and/or dataExperience obtaining and centralizing cloud audit data and associated capabilitiesExperience in programming and/or scripting desiredExperience in configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or ChefKnowledge of Microsoft Active Directory desiredExperience with cloud IaaS solutions such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWSPossess certifications from major cloud providers, such as AWS Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect CyberCISLeidos is a Fortune 500(R) information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately External Referral Bonus:EligiblePotential for Telework:Yes, 100%Clearance Level Required:NoneTravel:Yes, 10% of the timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Security Architecture and Engineering Leidos is a Fortune 500(R) information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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