Cyber Security Specialist Junior

Leidos is looking to hire a Cyber Security Specialist Junior in Camp Lejeune NC to join our SMIT-NGEN program. The selected candidate will operate all aspects of Information Systems (IS) data availability integrity authentication confidentiality and non-repudiation.

SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management Integration and Transport portion of NGEN-R the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet including cybersecurity services network operations service desk and data transport. Ultimately Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Implement and monitor security measures for communication systems networks and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.

Develop and execute Government approved security policies plans and procedures; implement data network security measures; operate and monitor network intrusion detection and forensic systems; conduct IS security incident handling; support Continuity of Operations Plan / Disaster Recovery (COOP / DR) plans and perform certification of IS and networks.

Perform other information security duties including operation of Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) and maintenance of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

Operate Host Based Security System (HBSS) firewalls Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) other point of presence security tools Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and related security operations.

Perform defensive cyber operation duties including but not limited to ensuring workstation and server compliancy with Marine Corps McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) requirements; identifying cybersecurity incidents using HBSS Tenable SecurityCenter RedSeal McAfee Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM) and other automated tools; operating Imperva Web Application and Database firewalls; performing forensics and remedial action on cybersecurity incidents; and reporting defensive cyber operations statistics.

Basic Qualifications :

High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Must possess a Security certification

US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance

NGEN

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.

Original Posting : December 12 2025

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 $57850.00 - $104575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

CCTV,Low Voltage,Network Management,IDS,Computer Networking,Field Service,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Security,Security System Experience,Information Security,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 57850 - 104575