Cyber Range Software Engineer (SWE-3)

Leidos Holding$107K — $195K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience; alternative experience-based qualifications are accepted
  • Computer Science degree or related field
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Skilled in scripting languages: Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python
  • Experience with networking and virtualization technologies
  • Familiarity with Terraform and Ansible
  • Understanding of cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and network traffic analysis

Responsibilities

  • Support Cyber Security Defensive Operations through VM configuration for Cyber Range
  • Collaborate with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to optimize Cyber Security Range setups
  • Develop automation solutions using Infrastructure as Code technologies
  • Work alongside a diverse team of engineers in a fast-paced environment
  • Provide direct mission support activities for Cyber Security Directorate when needed
  • Innovate solutions for complex issues related to defensive operations

Benefits

  • Eligible for a $25K cash sign-on bonus
  • Potential for a paid time off bonus
  • Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
  • Opportunities for skills growth and development through exposure to advanced technologies
  • Involvement in critical mission support activities
Full Job Description

Job Summary:

Our LOE program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Click to learn more about how this program “Delivers Mission Success!”

Your Main Objective: Looking for a software engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations with configuration of Cyber Range consisting of 100s to 1000s of VMs utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, VMWare and other automation technologies. You will work closely with Hunt, Red and Blue Team operators to understand their desired configurations for the Cyber Security Range to support training, force on force exercises, and mimicking of customer infrastructures. You will work with a team of other Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers and Systems Engineers supporting the Cyber Range and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

You will be part of a larger development team supporting the Cyber Security Directorate's Defensive Network Operations organization with direct mission support activities when not working on the Cyber Range.

*Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. An associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position​​
  • Computer Science (CS) degree or related field
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python
  • Experience with networking and virtualization
  • Experience with Terraform and Ansible
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools
  • Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements

Security Clearance Requirement: Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.

You Might Also Have:

  • Experience operating in an agile development environment and DevOps
  • Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
  • Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations
  • Experience utilizing and development with Splunk
  • Experience with Nutanix
  • Defensive Cyber Security Operations ​​​

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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