Leidos is seeking a Cyber Security InfoSec Engineer will provide support for a 150+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Cyber Security Engineer will target, assess, exploit, and report risks and vulnerabilities of information systems to provide senior decision makers with actionable data. Cyber Security Engineers are responsible for IT security/vulnerability assessments and managing overall network security using network and security-related hardware and software.
Primary Responsibilities
Identify and define applicable security controls and responses for the project
Review responses, enter responses into the cyber risk management platform, and update risks
Identify common controls and draft common control language for the cyber risk management platform
Perform security maintenance duties, such as performing analyses of vulnerabilities and providing recommended resolutions
Maintain awareness of system level changes, ensure proper patch levels, and upload cyclic scans to the appropriate repositories
Achieve and maintain system accreditation, including providing guidance, plans, and evidence and maintaining documentation
Perform regular reviews, such as audits, and review security test results
Participate in or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards and document action items and results
Brief management on status
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Prior experience with programs of similar size and complexity
Experience with the Sponsor and the Sponsor’s mission
Bachelor's degree and 12+ years' experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk/threat mitigation plans
Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
Desired Qualifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience with the Sponsor’s entitlement management programs
PMP, SAFe Agilist Certification, AWS certification
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July 30, 2026
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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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