AI & Security Infrastructure Integration Engineer

Leidos

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $151k
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This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$219,993 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AI & Security Infrastructure Integration Engineer

The AI & Security Infrastructure Integration Engineer joins the team to bridge the gap between traditional security infrastructure and modern programmatic defense. This role focuses on transforming manual workflows into automated pipelines by developing Python-based tools, scripts, and frameworks for routine tasks like policy deployments and system health checks. The engineer will design and integrate custom APIs to connect disparate cybersecurity tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Netflow, and threat intelligence feeds into a cohesive ecosystem. Key responsibilities involve evaluating AI/ML technologies and LLM-based solutions to optimize alert triage and automate playbook generation for the SOC team. Required technical skills include Linux administration, Bash scripting, RESTful APIs, JSON/YAML structures, and experience with automation frameworks like Ansible or Terraform. The role addresses the challenge of scaling threat detection and response capabilities within a mission-critical security operations environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain Python-based tools and scripts to automate security infrastructure tasks and policy deployments.
  • Build and integrate custom APIs to connect disparate cybersecurity tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence feeds.
  • Integrate AI/ML technologies and LLM-based solutions to automate alert triage and incident analysis for the SOC team.
  • Operate, maintain, and upgrade core security capabilities including IDS/IPS, Netflow, and Linux environments.
  • Manage infrastructure outages, routine patching, and system health checks for mission-critical operations.
  • Maintain precise network topology and elevation diagrams for all managed security equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with government standards and coordinate technical changes through official Change Control Boards.

What we're looking for

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required with DoD TS/SCI eligibility.
  • Must have DoD 8570 IAT II certification or meet DoD 8140 requirements prior to start.
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of professional experience (military or work experience may substitute for a degree).
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience deploying and maintaining cybersecurity tools like IDS/IPS, SIEM, or firewalls.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, traffic analysis, and routing/switching.
  • Proficiency in Linux administration and shell scripting (Bash).
  • Strong proficiency in Python for system automation, network interaction, and data parsing (preferred).
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON/YAML, Ansible, Terraform, or AI/ML integration (preferred).

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