Junior Cybersecurity Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and
Common Shared Services contract, and is currently seeking a
Cybersecurity Engineer across AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle
clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to
modernize a leading , global-scale multi-cloud environment in
support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency,
security, and cost effectiveness. Location: This position will be
hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as
needed. Preferred candidates will be located in Huntsville, AL.
Primary Responsibilities: The Cybersecurity Engineer will perform
cybersecurity authorization services, including acting as a point
of contact cybersecurity authorization related aspects to the
assigned information systems, ensuring systems are maintained per
security policies and procedures and maintaining compliance and
ongoing reporting to management. Responsibilities include: Duties
include detection, mitigation, and response to cyber incidents
using a combination of technology solutions and processes and
ensuring security issues are addressed quickly on discovery.
Collecting and analyzing intelligence to correlate adversary
tactics, techniques, and procedures. Support conducting computer
forensic network and host analysis, intrusion and threat hunting
support Support Device scanning (device discovery, Operating System
(OS) fingerprinting, service scanning), and passive (non-intrusive)
scanning Support compliance with SCCA and Cloud SRG requirements.
Support secure configuration of AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud
environments. Support the development, updates, and maintenance of
RMF authorization artifacts in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 and
NIST SP 800-53. Support Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO)
within a DevSecOps or cloud-based environment, including
implementation of automated control validation, continuous
monitoring integration, and real-time POA&M management. Support
ATO maintenance and sustainment activities for C1 and DPaaS
environments. Support Authority to Use (ATU) conditions and
remediation tracking as directed by the AO. Assist Government
ISSO/ISSM with maintaining compliance with: DoDI 8500.01
(Cybersecurity) DoDI 8510.01 (RMF) AFI 17-101 (RMF) DoD Cloud
Computing SRG DISA STIG/SRG CNSSI 1253 Support security control
assessments, audit readiness, and third-party cybersecurity
inspections. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years
of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be
considered in lieu of a degree. Interim Secret clearance required
to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain
employment US citizenship required Certifications: CompTIA Security
or equivalent (IAT-2) Live in Huntsville, AL location Knowledge of
Cloud environments (ex. Azure, SIEM, Endpoint & Cloud Security)
Knowledge of Incident Response processes C1NACSS If you're looking
for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and
outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not
hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke,
and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at
step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original
Posting: March 30, 2026 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: Pay Range $57,850.00 -
$104,575.00 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Birmingham , Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Huntsville, Alabama
