Tanium Cyber Infrastructure Engineer

Leidos; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tanium Cyber Infrastructure Engineer to manage endpoint management, vulnerability detection, patch compliance, real-time monitoring, and automation across NAVINTEL enterprise networks to support our customer in Suitland, MD.

Required active TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of experience or a Master’s with 6+ years, and strong Tanium expertise with scripting skills in PowerShell or Python. Knowledge of RMF and Zero Trust is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in CS, IT, IA or related area with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience with cyber infrastructure or security tool engineering.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Computer Network Defense (CND) operations and technologies.
• Professional experience designing, developing, integrating, implementing, operating, and analyzing cybersecurity technologies.
• Strong experience with Tanium or equivalent endpoint management platforms.
• Scripting/automation skills in PowerShell or Python.
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning, endpoint compliance, RMF, and Zero Trust operations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and administer Tanium Core, Module Server, Zone Servers, and endpoint modules for patching, compliance, and vulnerability management.
• Monitor endpoint health, reporting, automation, and SIEM integrations.
• Support incident response and forensic data collection.
• Maintain operational documentation, dashboards, and compliance evidence.

Skills

Tanium

Scripting

CND operations

Endpoint management

Vulnerability scanning

Education

BS in CS/IT/IA

MS in related field

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Tanium Core

Job description

Description

Tanium Cyber Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Suitland, MD

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Leidos is seeking a Tanium Cyber Infrastructure Engineer to manage endpoint management, vulnerability detection, patch compliance, real-time monitoring, and automation across NAVINTEL enterprise networks to support our customer in Suitland, MD.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deploy and administer Tanium Core, Module Server, Zone Servers, and endpoint modules for patching, compliance, and vulnerability management.
• Monitor endpoint health, reporting, automation, and SIEM integrations.
• Support incident response and forensic data collection.
• Maintain operational documentation, dashboards, and compliance evidence.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in CS, IT, IA or related area 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.
• Extensive experience with cyber infrastructure or security tool engineering.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Computer Network Defense (CND) operations and technologies.
• Professional experience designing, developing, integrating, implementing, operating, and analyzing cybersecurity technologies.
• Strong experience with Tanium or equivalent endpoint management platforms.
• Scripting/automation skills in PowerShell or Python.
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning, endpoint compliance, RMF, and Zero Trust operations.

Required Certifications:

• Active IAT or IAM Level II/III DoD approved 8570 baseline certification, such as Security+ CE or CASP certification.

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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 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.

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.