Job Description

Salary: $126,100 - 227,950 per year Requirements:

• I hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Business).
• I have over 12 years of experience in information security engineering.
• I possess extensive knowledge of AWS and Azure security services and architecture.
• I understand cloud-native security controls and shared responsibility models deeply.
• I have experience with configuration management and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
• I am skilled in containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• I maintain relevant certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer.
• I excel in facilitation, communication, and working with stakeholders.
• I thrive in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments.
• I am a U.S. Citizen and can obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• As an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in our Digital Modernization Sector, I support cloud modernization initiatives for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at the Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in the Alexandria, VA area. In this role, I lead the design, implementation, and governance of cloud security solutions across our enterprise environments. It's crucial that I ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-hosted assets while fostering secure innovation at scale by collaborating closely with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program leadership to promote continuous improvement and deliver value to the mission.
• My key tasks include:
• Designing and implementing secure cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure platforms.
• Defining and enforcing cloud security policies, standards, and automation frameworks.
• Leading threat modeling, risk assessments, and incident response for cloud-native applications and services.
• Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Supporting cloud identity and access management (ICAM), encryption, and key management systems.
• Monitoring cloud environments using SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, and other security tools.
• Collaborating with engineering, compliance, and operations teams to ensure secure cloud adoption.
• Staying ahead of emerging cloud threats and recommending proactive mitigation strategies.
• Supporting cross-functional coordination across engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams.
• Promoting continuous improvement through feedback loops and process refinement.
• Ensuring alignment with USCG mission priorities and Leidos delivery standards.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Ansible
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Puppet
• Security
• Terraform
• Architect
• Bash
• PowerShell
• Python

More:

At Leidos, we aspire to have individuals who challenge the status quo—those who don't just conform but instead reimagine and create new solutions. We are looking for ambitious, energetic candidates who are constantly questioning “what’s next?” rather than settling for “what’s now.”

If you find yourself plotting future steps while others are still working on the present, you will thrive in our environment.

last updated 44 week of 2025

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