Cybersecurity Engineer II
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for testing,
evaluating, and supporting cybersecurity platforms, tools, and
system integrations across the enterprise environment. This role
ensures reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of
hardware and software within distributed network infrastructures.
The engineer will analyze and remediate network vulnerabilities
based on security assessments, scan results, and findings provided
by internal teams. This position requires close collaboration with
cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s
overall security posture and ensure the effectiveness of
implemented security controls. Primary Responsibilities: Conduct
risk assessments, audits, and control validations Maintain and
update security documentation, policies, and procedures Test and
evaluate cybersecurity tools, platforms, and integrations
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across distributed
network environments Support vulnerability management processes,
including identification, analysis, and remediation Basic
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Management of
Information Technology, or a related field. 4-8 years of experience
in information security or related roles. Excellent communication
and multi-tasking skills Proactive and ability to work both
singularly and in a Team environment. Familiarity of networking
ports and protocols, architecture of networked and standalone
systems, functionality of various operating systems, cloud
computing environments and common security tools. Ability to digest
and comprehend information system topology diagrams and Concept of
Operations documentation Knowledge with federal standards such as
NIST, FISMA and FIPS Exposure to Security Control Audits Proficient
with MS Office Active (or held within 3 years) Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA
Network, Security, CySA) are a plus. Experience with SIEM products
such as Splunk, Nessus Scripting and automation skills (Python,
Bash, PowerShell) Must be within commute distance to Marshall
Spaceflight Center (Huntsville, AL) 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:
April 3, 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 $87,100.00 -
$157,450.00 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, Decatur , Cybersecurity Engineer II, IT / Software / Systems , Huntsville, Alabama
