Cybersecurity Engineer (IASE/ISSE)

Leidos; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team at the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, MD. This role involves integrating security requirements into IT systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting national security initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in cybersecurity, along with an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Cutting-Edge Technology Work Environment

Impactful Contribution to National Security

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 6+ years with a Master's degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory.
• IAT or IAM Level III certification required.

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.

Skills

Vulnerability Assessments

Ethical Hacking

Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity Tools

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$104,650.00/yr - $189,175.00/yr

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

Leidosis seeking a dynamic Security 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.

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
  
  

BasicQualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience or Master's degree with 6+ 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!

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Original Posting

June 4, 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 onlyand 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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