Cybersecurity Network Protection Specialist

7 days ago


Montgomery, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

About Leidos

Leidos is a leading provider of innovative technology, engineering, and project management solutions. Our company is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients in the defense, intelligence, and homeland security markets.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Network Protection Specialist to join our team in support of the AFINC II contract. This position will be based at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex in Alabama.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $55,250 - $99,875 per year.

Job Responsibilities

As a Cybersecurity Network Protection Specialist, you will serve as a key member of our Boundary Protection Team, responsible for defending the Air Force Network (AFNet) against cyber threats. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing intrusion detection, prevention, boundary protection, and vulnerability assessment operations to safeguard the AFNet.
  • Identifying unknown or unauthorized sources attempting to access the AFNet and notifying relevant AF agencies.
  • Monitoring, operating, and maintaining intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies to protect AFNet resources from internal and external threats.
  • Managing network security devices across the Wide Area Network (WAN), including enterprise-wide functions for firewall, proxies, load balancers, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and malicious code response.
  • Assisting on-site LAN engineers with troubleshooting support for network equipment and installation of new hardware.
  • Performing minor and major operating system upgrades on all network security devices.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or CCNA (Security) certification.
  • IAT level II or higher; CompTIA Security+ or better security certification.
  • A DoD Secret level security clearance.
  • Ability to work day/swap/evening shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification is desired but not required.



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