Leidos is seeking an embedded DevSecOps Engineer within a DevSecOps environment, responsible for proactively identifying, assessing, and remediating application security risks across the software development lifecycle. The individual works closely with Project Managers, development, architecture, and operations teams to support priorities and roadmap of DevSecOps team, identify epics, integrate security into design and implementation, conduct code reviews and testing, address vulnerabilities, and support incident response. This position also plays a key role in supporting secure coding practices, coordinating remediation efforts, and ensuring security activities align with program priorities and delivery timelines.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze application designs and architectures to identify potential security risks and recommend secure design patterns
- Perform manual and automated code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and guide remediation
- Integrate and maintain application security tools within CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
- Conduct application security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, and penetration testing coordination)
- Manage vulnerability findings, including triage, prioritization, tracking, and coordination of remediation with development teams
- Partner with developers to implement secure coding practices and provide hands-on guidance and training
- Support application-level incident response, including investigation and remediation of security events
- Track and report vulnerability status and risk posture in formal reviews and program reporting
- Implementing established Security policies and recommending improvements
- Coordinate across teams to align DevSecOps activities with development roadmaps, releases, and operational priorities
- Facilitate daily scrum and Sprint planning for DevSecOps
- Support Project Managers with the unforeseen work/priorities into current team backlog and remove impediments from the team
Basic Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of experience (or equivalent experience). Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- 5+ years of hands-on application security experience within a software development environment
- Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
- Proven ability to manage and track vulnerabilities through remediation in collaboration with development teams
- Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles
- Experience supporting or participating in security incident response
- Strong ability to communicate security risks and recommendations to technical teams
- Experience working in cross-functional environments with developers, architects, and operations teams
- Experience working in DevSecOps team with Agile development framework
- Must have US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performing secure code reviews and identifying common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
- Experience with application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) and interpreting results
- Experience supporting federal or regulated environments (e.g., DOJ, FedRAMP, FISMA)
- Familiarity with threat modeling methodologies and secure architecture practices
- Experience with container and cloud security (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure)
- Knowledge of risk-based vulnerability prioritization and release gating practices
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Original Posting:November 6, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of experience
- At least 5 years of hands-on application security experience in a software development environment
- Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
- Ability to manage and track vulnerabilities through remediation with development teams
- Understanding of secure software development lifecycle principles
- Experience supporting or participating in security incident response
- Strong ability to communicate security risks and recommendations to technical teams
- Experience working cross-functionally with developers, architects, and operations teams
- Experience working in a DevSecOps team using an Agile development framework
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience performing secure code reviews and identifying common vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10
- Experience with application security testing tools including SAST, DAST, and SCA
- Experience supporting federal or regulated environments such as DOJ, FedRAMP, or FISMA
- Familiarity with threat modeling methodologies and secure architecture practices
- Experience with container and cloud security, including Kubernetes, AWS, or Azure
- Knowledge of risk-based vulnerability prioritization and release gating practices
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
