The Force Protection Division at Leidos currently has an opening for a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer who holds a SECRET clearance to support our Counter -small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) projects with our Air Force customer. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the C-sUAS Engineering and Integration mission, providing force protection engineering and integration support to Air Force sites across the globe. In this mission we integrate data from existing C-sUAS infrastructure, radars, and sensors at various locations/sites and make the data available via a User Interface in an Operations Center environment.
The ideal candidate for our Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer position will be capable of executing independent projects and collaborating with a variety of teams, including hardware and software developers, customers, site and Leidos personnel. The candidate
The candidate will be responsible for conducting the technical and administrative tasks including preparing Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, defining cybersecurity requirements, conducting cyber scans and generating the associated reports for the purpose of maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) for multiple systems. The candidate will manage the cyber team’s tasking using JIRA and will work closely with the customer to define and prioritize the work across the Leidos and Government cyber teams. Experience with the DoD eMASS system is a plus.
This position will report to the program Technical Director and will require close coordination with program management, engineering staff, and customer stakeholders. The ideal candidate would be located near one of the program test facilities, which include the greater Boston region (preferred) and Eglin AFB, FL. Candidate must be willing to travel to those locations regularly.
Basic Qualifications
- Must possess and maintain active DoD Secret clearance or above to be considered for role. (US Citizenship required)
- Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) – twelve (12) years of experience
- Experience managing Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts and maintaining system Authority To Operate (ATO) certification
- One or more DoD Manual 8570 IAT II/III certifications prior to start, such as CompTIA Security+
- Able to multi-task, manage a team of cyber engineers, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and a strong problem-solving mindset
Preferred Qualifications.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Experience with the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence)
- Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
- Experience supporting USAF or other DoD customers
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies and management
- Previous experience working with C-sUAS sensors and effectors and/or Command & Control (C2) systems a plus
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Original Posting:July 22, 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
- Active DoD Secret clearance (US Citizenship required)
- Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of experience
- Experience managing RMF artifacts and maintaining ATO certification
- One or more DoD Manual 8570 IAT II/III certifications prior to start (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
- Ability to multi-task, manage a team of cyber engineers, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel regularly to program test facilities (e.g., greater Boston region, Eglin AFB)
- Experience with DoD eMASS
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Experience with the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence)
- Experience supporting USAF or other DoD customers
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies
- Previous experience with C-sUAS sensors/effectors and/or C2 systems
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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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.
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