Strategic ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia is seeking an ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer to advance capabilities across industrial control systems and building management systems in government and contractor environments.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to brief senior officials. Candidates should have 4+ years in STEM and experience with control systems, cyber security, and complex facilities within high-security settings.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance with US Citizenship is required.
• BS in STEM or MS with relevant experience; 4+ years or 2+ years with MS.
• 2+ years working with industrial control systems or complex BMS.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Strong background in control systems engineering and electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with complex industrial process control systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Characterize facilities using tradecraft tools and engineering judgment.
• Provide engineering guidance throughout characterization to inform assessments.
• Develop formal products to meet customer requirements.
• Support innovative approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Brief senior officials on capability trends, findings and analysis.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Polygraph clearance

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM (optional)

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

HMI/SCADA programming

Wireshark

Nmap

NetworkMiner

SCEPTRE

HELICS

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia is seeking an ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer to advance capabilities across industrial control systems and building management systems in government and contractor environments.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to brief senior officials. Candidates should have 4+ years in STEM and experience with control systems, cyber security, and complex facilities within high-security settings.