C-UAS Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer – C‑UAS Network Communication System (NCS)

Locations: Huntsville, AL and Alexandria, VA. Telecommuting may be available.

Clearance: ActiveSecret withthe ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Leidos is hiring aMid‑Level Cyber Security Engineer to secure the Army’sCounter‑UAS (C‑UAS) Network Communication System (NCS). You’ll engineer, implement, and test security controls that protectM‑LIDS andFS‑LIDS systems supportingShort‑Range Air Defense (SHORAD) missions. This role blends hands‑on coding, security testing, RMF/ATO support, and Agile team collaboration to deliver secure tactical software in contested environments.

Key Duties

• Implement and testencryption,MFA, andaccess control within tactical software.
• Conductvulnerability scanning,security regression testing, andpenetration‑testing support.
• Contribute security requirements, reviews, and documentation for NCS upgrades.
• Validate securecloud data pipelines andremote access (zero‑trust, VPN, gateways).
• Support RMF/ATO activities, patch assessments, compliance checks, and government security testing.
• Track and remediate findings in Agile sprint cycles; present results at TIMs and reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering +4–7 years cybersecurity experience.
• DoDSecret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Experience coding and testing security controls (C/C++/Python/Java).
• DoD 8570/8140 certification (Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with encryption, MFA, access control, vulnerability assessment, and Agile development.
• Familiarity with RMF/ATO, secure cloud integration, DIL operations, and secure remote access.

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.