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Description

Leidos is seeking a Security Engineer to support the execution of strategic, operational, and organizational PPSM objectives. This position can be based out of any of our three locations - Alexandria, VA, Fort Meade, MD, or Chambersburg, PA.The position is primarily on-site, but partial telework may be available at the discretion of our customer and program management.

Responsibilities:

+ Ensure compliance with DoD-approved standards, architectures, and guidelines (e.g., DISN) and conduct quality assurance of all VA, IA security engineering analysis, QA, systems and application security implementation strategies and measures for cybersecurity and RMF

+ Analyze current and emerging net-centric requirements and track the PPSM portfolio’s readiness to meet these requirements

+ Identify and implement automation opportunities across PPSM processes

+ Manage the PPSM Registry Database User Accounts, PPSM Registry database system data entry, and data export to unique data formats to externals database administrators.

+ Respond to inquiries and registration requests for ports, protocols, and services

+ Provide timely, regular performance metrics to the Government and support a variety of presentations, briefings and reports

+ Develop technical papers on PPSM and cybersecurity-related topics

+ Support communication of deliverables with PPSM leadership and stakeholders (e.g., RE41)

Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity or network security position. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

+ Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required

+ DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification

+ Proficiency in PPSM Registry management, eMASS, and DISA DMZ Whitelist processes

+ Demonstrable experience with network security, ports/protocols, firewalls, and boundary protection

+ Experience in vulnerability management and assessment

+ Understanding of network architectures, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing, and switching

+ Strong understanding of NIST 800-53, 8551.01, DISA security policies, and compliance monitoring

+ Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement

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Original Posting:

September 30, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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 .

Securing Your Data

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00167731

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.