• Information Security Specialist

    Leidos (Washington, DC)


    Description

    We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented **Information Security Specialist** to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our organization’s security posture, monitoring for threats, and ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and regulations. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for safeguarding systems and data.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents.

    + Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation.

    + Ensuring security updates are current across all systems

    + Implement and manage security tools (e.g., SIEM , endpoint protection).

    + Monitor for compliance with security standards such as NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF),

    + Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams to embed security in infrastructure and applications.

    + Investigate security breaches and document findings and recommendations.

    + Participate in security awareness training and programs.

    + Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and technologies.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

    + 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.

    + Strong understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud security (AWS/Azure,).

    + Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Nessus Security Center, BigFix, Wireshark, etc.

    + Knowledge of incident response processes and procedures

    + Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, HIPAA).

    + Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, , CEH, Security+).

    Original Posting:

    May 29, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

     

    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.

    REQNUMBER: R-00159244

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.