SteelCloud Security Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Suitland, MD is seeking a SteelCloud Security Engineer to implement automated DISA STIG compliance, establish configuration baselines, and drive remediation workflows across complex systems supporting Zero Trust objectives.

Responsibilities include administering SteelCloud ConfigOS, Evaluate-STIG, STIG Manager, and SCAP-based policies; performing OS hardening, vulnerability analysis, and compliance reporting; developing baselines and documentation; collaborating with system owners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years experience or Master's with 6+ years.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Extensive IA/Security Engineering experience.
• Expertise with STIGs, SCAP, RMF and enterprise hardening tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer SteelCloud ConfigOS, Evaluate-STIG, STIG Manager, and SCAP-based compliance policies.
• Perform OS hardening, vulnerability analysis, remediation, audit support, and compliance reporting.
• Develop configuration baselines, documentation, and enterprise-wide compliance automation.
• Collaborate with system owners to remediate findings and streamline compliance workflows.

Skills

IA/Security Engineering

STIGs/SCAP/RMF

TS/SCI Clearance

Enterprise hardening tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, IT, IA or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

STIG Manager

SCAP

RMF

Job description

SteelCloud Security Engineer

Location: Suitland, MD

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Leidos is hiring a SteelCloud Security Engineer in Suitland, MD to implement automated DISA STIG compliance, configuration management baselines, and remediation workflows across complex systems supporting Zero Trust objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer SteelCloud ConfigOS, Evaluate-STIG, STIG Manager, and SCAP-based compliance policies.
• Perform OS hardening, vulnerability analysis, remediation, audit support, and compliance reporting.
• Develop configuration baselines, documentation, and enterprise-wide compliance automation.
• Collaborate with system owners to remediate findings and streamline compliance workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, IT, IA or related field with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Extensive experience with IA/Security Engineering.
• Expertise with STIGs, SCAP, RMF compliance, and enterprise hardening tools.

Required Certifications

• CISSP, CASP, or equivalent DoD 8140 certification.

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Original Posting

September 9, 2026

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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.