Cyber Engineer

Overview

The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos has an opening for a Cyber Engineer in Reston, Virginia to support a fast-paced team working on projects critical to National Security. The primary focus of the group is reverse engineering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related installations. The successful candidate will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of government and contractor personnel in a fast-paced, high-energy environment within a government facility.

The candidate should bring a creative, yet sound, approach to identifying and solving challenges, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to thoroughness.

• Vulnerability research and analysis, reversing engineering threats to determine methods of exploitation, malware research, researching innovative tools and techniques, and manipulating code execution.
• Securing development environments and software through application security architecture software evaluations, web application vulnerability assessment penetration testing and fuzzing, malware research and vulnerability mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief and interact with personnel at all levels of experience, including Senior Officials.

• Active TS/SCI or Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI with poly; US Citizenship is required.
• Multiple levels of Cyber Engineer positions are available with varying education, experience, and skills. The mid range is described as:
• Relevant BS degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master of Science with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Relevant BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master of Science degree and 6+ years of experience.

• Experience with building control or industrial control systems (BCS/ICS).
• Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of WMD materials, production, storage and use.

Pay Range $ - $