Senior Information Systems Security Engineer with a $15K sign on bonus

Location: Columbia, MD

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Leidos has an opportunity for a senior-level Information Systems Security Engineer to serve as the primary security engineering authority across complex, multi-enclave environments. This role supports the design, integration, and accreditation of secure networking and computing systems operating across multiple classification levels. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership in applying IA policy, RMF processes, and security engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary security engineering representative supporting the design, development, implementation, and integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave systems.
• Develop, decompose, and validate system security requirements to support secure architectures across multiple classification levels.
• Conduct technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Apply IA policies and RMF processes to support security planning, risk analysis, and authorization activities.
• Review Certification & Accreditation (C&A) documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
• Recommend system-level security solutions and contribute to the development of enterprise security architectures.
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements development, baseline architecture design, simulation and analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• 14+ years of Information Security experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field OR 18+ years of directly related information security experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional planning, coordination, and execution across full system integration activities.
• Strong working knowledge of RMF and Information Assurance policy implementation.
• Familiarity with cloud and edge computing, networks, data management, systems engineering, and C4ISR systems integration.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams across varying levels of technical expertise.
• DoD 8570 compliant (IAM Level I or IAT Level II — e.g., CAP or Security+ CE).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AWS environments and cloud security integration.

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