Cybersecurity Architecture Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

$58K/yr - $105K/yr

Entry Level

Leidos, through its Dynetics organization, provides engineering, scientific, cybersecurity, and IT solutions across defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields. The Cybersecurity Architecture Engineer will administer secure systems and networks, maintain authorization and compliance, manage security incidents and risks, support audits, and coordinate changes across stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Oversee secure system and network environments in alignment with compliance requirements
Coordinate with security and operations teams to maintain ongoing authorization and compliance
Manage user access, permissions, and overall environment security posture
Maintain system baselines, documentation, and core operational artifacts
Monitor audit logs and ensure appropriate logging practices
Support patching, configuration management, and controlled system updates
Provide administration and operational support for containerized environments
Act as the primary contact for environment security issues
Coordinate incident investigation, documentation, and remediation efforts
Oversee maintenance activities and enforce secure operational practices
Conduct ongoing risk evaluations of the environment
Support vulnerability management efforts and track remediation progress
Maintain compliance documentation and update security plans as required
Support preparation and activities for internal and external cybersecurity audits
Manage and support specialized or isolated systems with controlled change processes
Communicate environment changes and updates to stakeholders
Collaborate across teams to plan, review, and validate proposed changes

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in Cybersecurity Engineering or another related field from an ABET accredited university
Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.)
Understanding of system administration concepts, networking fundamentals, and basic troubleshooting
Understanding of logging, auditing, and incident response workflows
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles such as least privilege, authentication methods, and secure system configuration
Strong communication skills for collaborating with technical teams, end users, and management
Ability to follow and conduct documented procedures, security requirements, and change management processes
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work in a structured, compliance driven environment
Ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Must be a resident or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area to work on-site
U.S. citizenship required

Preferred

Experience involving system administration, scripting, or security operations
Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, or DevOps tooling
Experience with isolated or restricted computing environments
Understanding of version control, configuration management basics, or automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
Familiarity with NIST/CMMC frameworks, vulnerability scanning tools, or compliance documentation

Benefits

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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