Description
Leidos is seeking an experienced Axonius Software Specialist to join our Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation team. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in using the Axonius platform to manage asset data, generate reports, and troubleshoot data integration issues. As an Axonius Software Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of our customer’s asset inventory, evaluating security posture, and supporting overall cybersecurity efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with IT and security teams to gather and integrate asset data from various sources into the Axonius platform.
• Develop and maintain data preparation processes to ensure consistent and accurate asset information.
• Generate customized reports and dashboards using Axonius to provide insights into asset management, security compliance, and vulnerability trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement security policies within Axonius for evaluating asset security hygiene.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to data integration, ensuring that incoming asset data is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate security workflows and playbooks using Axonius.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices related to Axonius and asset management in the cybersecurity field.
• The Axonius Specialist will also support the Program Manager in overall program data gathering and reporting efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12-15 years of related experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience working with the Axonius platform, including data integration, report generation, and policy enforcement.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, asset management, and vulnerability assessment.
• Experience troubleshooting data integration issues and ensuring data accuracy.
• Familiar with Python programming
• Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues related to asset data and security posture.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in English required.
• Hold relevant certifications such as Axonius Certified Operator or similar credentials.
• Have prior experience with other cybersecurity tools (e.g. Tenable, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Etc.) and platforms.
• Experience with creating and analyzing relevant documentation, reports, and briefings.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of office productivity tools (O365/M365)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Candidate selected will be subject to a Government Public Trust security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to the customer’s information. US Citizenship is required.
• Candidate will be required to attend in-person activities within the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Axonius Foundations Course
• Experience supporting programs conducting cybersecurity engineering and operations.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Prior experience supporting a Federal Customer.

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.

• Work closely with IT and security teams to gather and integrate asset data from various sources into the Axonius platform.
• Develop and maintain data preparation processes to ensure consistent and accurate asset information.
• Generate customized reports and dashboards using Axonius to provide insights into asset management, security compliance, and vulnerability trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement security policies within Axonius for evaluating asset security hygiene.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to data integration, ensuring that incoming asset data is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate security workflows and playbooks using Axonius.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices related to Axonius and asset management in the cybersecurity field.
• The Axonius Specialist will also support the Program Manager in overall program data gathering and reporting efforts