AWS Detection Engineer

Job Description

Description

We are seeking an AWS Detection Engineer to join our team in support of the GSM-O II effort. This position allows a hybrid schedule, and candidates can work out of Scott AFB, IL; Whitehall, OH; or Hill AFB, UT on their on-site days.

The Cyber Security Analyst / AWS Detection Engineer develops SIEM / SOAR capabilities to support the team’s Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) services. This will include developing, implementing, testing, and executing detection capabilities for AWS security monitoring using Elastic and Splunk.

A successful candidate will have experience in cyber analysis / incident response and SIEM / SOAR development. Candidates with experience using Elastic and Splunk within AWS environments will be able to apply that knowledge while analyzing and responding to cyber threats and warnings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work with site threat emulation / analytic development team to maximize detection opportunities referenced to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Develop, implement, and test analytics using Elastic and Splunk to detect malicious actor activity within AWS IaaS environments.
• Review operation and threat reports to determine detection improvement opportunities.
• Provide analyst training opportunities using test environments and emulations of malicious activity.
• Assist / advise other teams within DISA Global on their cloud security missions as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting : September 10, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.