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Base pay range
$148,850.00/yr - $269,075.00/yr
Description
Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our team specializes in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. We offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% match, Flexible Schedules, Stock Purchase Plans, Training Support, Parental Leave, and more. Join us to make a difference in National Security.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform or review technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with IA standards.
- Design, develop, implement, and integrate IA and security systems for networking, computing, and enclave environments.
- Build IA into operational systems.
- Assist architects and developers in implementing security features aligned with agency policies.
- Support security architecture development.
- Enforce trusted relations among external systems.
- Assess and mitigate security threats throughout the system lifecycle.
- Contribute to security planning, risk analysis, certification, and awareness activities.
- Review C&A documentation for completeness and compliance.
Clearance Required
Minimum TS/SCI with ability to obtain Polygraph.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field with 15+ years of experience as an ISSE or Network Engineer.
- CASP or CISSP certification required.
- CISSP-ISSEP DoD 8570 baseline certification required for Level III.
- Strong writing skills and experience in security requirements and gap analysis.
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500.
- Experience with network protocols and architectures.
Additional Details
Original posting date: April 28, 2025.
Pay range: $148,850.00 - $269,075.00. Compensation depends on responsibilities, education, experience, and other factors.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industries: IT Services and Consulting
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