Leidos Inc is hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer in Suitland

Description

Join Our Elite Team as a Cybersecurity Engineer (IASE/ISSE)

Location: Suitland, MD (National Maritime Intelligence Center)

Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance

Leidos is seeking a dynamic Cybersecurity Engineer to work onsite at the National Maritime Intelligence Center. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on national security while advancing your career.

This posting is for an opportunity ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.

Why Join Us

• Expert Role: Be recognized as a subject matter expert in Cybersecurity and Security Engineering.
• Innovative Work: Influence the development of cutting‑edge on‑premand Hybrid solutions.
• Independence: Tackle complex problems with your technical expertise.
• Cybersecurity Vanguard: Provide in‑depth ISSE support and lead the integration of new (DISA, Trellix, and NAVSEA, etc.) cybersecurity and scanning tools.

Responsibilities

• Capture and integrate security requirements into IT systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, ethical hacking, and penetration testing.
• Analyze IT systems for threats and provide remediation recommendations.
• Develop and deliver training on cyber tools and processes.
• Research and evaluate cybersecurity tools and methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ or 12+ years of experience or Master's degree with 6+ or 10+ years of experience. Additional experience, certifications or trainings may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Active IAT or IAM Level III DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification (e.g. CISSP‑ISSEP or CASP certification).
• Experience with DIACAP/DoD RMF, DCID 6/3, ICD‑503, NIST 800‑53, and/or RMF.
• Proficiency in hardening modern operating systems and implementing security engineering best practices.
• Some scripting experience is a plus.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software development experience in Java, C, C++, or other programming languages.
• Systems Engineering and Network Administration.
• Project Management experience.

Why Leidos?

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with innovative technologies.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth.
• Impact: Contribute to national security.

Elevate Your Career

Join us at the forefront of national security and cybersecurity innovation. Apply now and make a difference!

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: $104,650.00 - $189,175.00