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Description Leidos has an immediate need for a Senior Microsoft Security Engineer for a new customer on a highly-visible and strategic Cybersecurity Task Order. The Senior Microsoft Security Engineer will need to be a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment, and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner. This individual will work with internal team members to ensure that systems are functional, secure, and scalable. The systems and networks developed will be used to collect and process data and improve the customer's security infrastructure. The Senior Security Engineer will support the design and development of cybersecurity tools and technology along with integration of new architectural features into existing infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide systems and networks.Primary Responsibilities:Conceptualize, design, build, and maintain current and future customer-supported tools and platformsManage multiple assignments and work independently with minimal oversightProduce system design documents.  Support architectural analysis of cyber security features and existing system related to future needs and trendsReview and provide input to system requirements based on cybersecurity postureCompile industry best practices and lessons learned into future iterations and new designsProvide broad-based experience in IT Service Management and apply the experience to specific cyber security initiatives relating to system design, development, and operations and maintenanceEmploy measures to ensure the deployed infrastructure is secure and availableAdvise and assist team members to deploy and configure collection services and toolsDevelop processes to evaluate and improve all operating systems, hardware, software, and firmware solutionsWork closely with stakeholders to solve technical problems at the network, system and application levelsCollaborate, coordinate, and build relationships with customer representatives and external stakeholdersConduct periodic architectural reviews of installed sensors to assess effectiveness and propose optimal installation alternatives as requiredDraft technical documentation, reports, and presentations as needed for customer or internal use.Manage physical and virtual infrastructure and troubleshoot problems to successful completionCreate and manage shell scripts for task automation and log extractionDevelop solutions to complex technical issuesProvide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, resolution steps taken) for root cause analysis, engineering technical assessments, and process improvement initiativesProvide training and documentation for customer and internal teamsReview and approve documentation and diagrams (e.g., system specifications).Identify tasks and issues that may have an impact on service levels or schedules and provide realistic schedule and cost estimatesMaintain a current working knowledge of IT development methodology, architecture design, security best practices, and technical standards.Communicate with other technical leads, IT groups, and customer reps so they understand all aspects of proposed changes/solutions.Basic Qualifications:BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience with a focus on cybersecurity OR Masters with 10-12 years of prior relevant experience.10 years of experience with Microsoft/Office 365, including at least 1-2 years of experience with securely configuring/engineering Microsoft/Office 36510 years of experience with Microsoft Azure, including at least 1-2 years of experience with securely configuring/engineering Microsoft AzureExpertise with Azure services and components to build, manage, and maintain Azure Cloud environmentsExperience deploying, maintain and troubleshooting Microsoft/Office 365 at an enterprise levelExtensive automation experience with PowerShell and Shell Scripting for automating repeatable tasks and installationsExtensive knowledge of server operations and maintenanceExtensive experience managing enterprise networksUnderstanding of cloud terminology, architecture, and tools to include installing, provisioning and monitoring.Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining tools such as Tanium, Nessus, Forescout, and Cyberark in a hybrid-cloud environmentDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) is required to support this programCandidate Must posses the following Microsoft certifications:MS 365 Certified: Security AdministratorMicrosoft Certified Azure Security Engineer (Associate)Candidate must also possess one of the below certifications:CompTIA: CASPSANS:  GCIH, GCWN, GISF, GISP, GSSP, GICSP, GSSPCarnegie Mellon:  SEIISC2:  CCSP, CISSP, CSSLP, SSCPCisco:  CCNP, CCNP Security, CCIE SecurityEC_Council:  CEH, ECSPRed Hat:  RHCA, RHCESplunk:  Certified Splunk ArchitectPreferred QualificationsExperience automating management tasks with Ansible, Puppet, or ChefExperience working among different Cloud Provider environments (Azure)Experience developing in PowershellExperience working with SIEM tools such as Splunk to ingest, normalize, store, and maintain data from endpoint, network, and application sourcetypes.Original Posting Date:2024-03-14While 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 $122,200.00 - $220,900.00The 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.