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   

Clearance Required:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related degree and up to 2 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

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.

Original Posting:

August 25, 2025

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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.