Cybersecurity Engineer
Leidos
Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Posting ID: R-00161708
Chantilly, VA
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Our Mission Solutions Business Area (MSBA) at Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate will be able to identify, assess, and address IT systems security issues. Additionally, the Cybersecurity Engineer will coordinate with the IT team and customer management.
This position works 100% in the office, there is no ability for remote or hybrid work and there may be some business travel (approximately 10% of the time).
Are you ready to make an impact?
In this role you will:
June 26, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Our Mission Solutions Business Area (MSBA) at Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate will be able to identify, assess, and address IT systems security issues. Additionally, the Cybersecurity Engineer will coordinate with the IT team and customer management.
This position works 100% in the office, there is no ability for remote or hybrid work and there may be some business travel (approximately 10% of the time).
Are you ready to make an impact?
In this role you will:
- Actively monitor the security status for all IT systems and resolve all security issues quickly
- Investigate computer and information security incidents.
- Applies advanced knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments
- Other duties as assigned
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required. We do not have the ability to nominate candidates for clearance processing.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related degree and 8+ years of applicable experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated experience supporting of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and vulnerability management
- Experience with network infrastructure design, routed data protocols, and hardware platforms.
- Experience with technologies such as DHCP, DNS, SSH, TCP, and UDP.
- Demonstrated experience with security device architecture, engineering, and installation/management.
- Knowledge of WAN and LAN, routing, switching, and firewalls.
- Knowledge in Operating Systems such as Windows, Cisco IOS, and RHEL.
- Demonstrated experience applying efficient task management and ability to adjust to changing requirements
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a team
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
June 26, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-SiteCustomer Service
Cyber Security
Operating Systems
Innovation
Interpersonal Communications
Firewall
Network Routing
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
Network Infrastructure
Local Area Networks
Market Data
Equities
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Wide Area Networks
Security Devices
Vulnerability Management
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Cyber Engineering
Plan Of Action And Milestones (POA&M)
Cisco IOS
Installation Management
