Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Tools Development

As a Cyber Systems Engineer, you will architect, engineer, and enhance advanced cyber capabilities across a large‑scale enterprise environment. This role focuses on designing and building cyber tools, strengthening endpoint defenses, and integrating security technologies into complex DoD infrastructures. You will drive innovation across the cyber ecosystem by developing scalable, resilient, and automated security solutions that protect mission‑critical assets.

This position supports the CITS contract for USCENTCOM and is based in Tampa, Florida. It is a high‑impact engineering role responsible for advancing endpoint security posture, optimizing cyber tool performance, and ensuring the reliability of security services across more than 15,000 enterprise endpoints.

• Design, architect, and engineer advanced cyber tools and endpoint security capabilities across enterprise DoD environments.
• Lead the engineering and deployment, building and maintaining Cyber tools:
  • Trellix
  • Trellix‑HX
  • Fortra
  • Application Control (Solidcore)
• Develop scalable architectures that ensure high availability, resiliency, and performance across 19+ ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) servers.

• Integrate cyber tools with enterprise systems, networks, and mission applications.
• Engineer end‑to‑end lifecycle solutions—from design and modeling to integration, testing, and sustainment.
• Perform advanced systems design work including logic design, I/O design, and digital systems engineering.

• Conduct deep‑dive analysis and troubleshooting of complex endpoint security issues.
• Engineer permanent solutions using advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies.
• Develop and enforce security policies, compliance configurations, and hardened endpoint baselines.

• Build automation solutions using Power Shell, Python, or similar languages to streamline cyber tool management.
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using DSC or Puppet to support provisioning and configuration of security infrastructure.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery of cyber capabilities.

• Engineer backup, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies for endpoint security infrastructure.
• Develop innovative methods to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and cyber resilience.

• Produce detailed engineering documentation, system diagrams, and security reports.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and specialized training to junior engineers and administrators.
• Support large‑scale security exercises, vulnerability assessments, and readiness events.

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 8‑12 years of experience in cyber engineering or endpoint security engineering
• DoD 8140/8570‑compliant certification
• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Expertise designing and engineering enterprise endpoint security solutions (ENS, DLP, MA, RSD, PA, Solidcore).
• Strong experience administering and troubleshooting ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO).
• Advanced understanding of cyber threats, mitigation strategies, and endpoint security best practices.
• Proficiency in Power Shell or similar scripting languages.
• Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, compliance frameworks, and enterprise security standards.

• Experience engineering endpoint security architectures for USCENTCOM or similar military networks.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification.

• Up to 10% travel, including potential OCONUS support for USCENTCOM exercises.

Pay Range: $ – $

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Income protection.
• Paid leave and retirement options.

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.