Cloud Security Engineer

Leidos

Actively hiring
Seaside, CA Posted 24 days ago $107,900–$195,050 / year
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TL;DR

Leidos seeks a seasoned Cloud Security Engineer to join its Health and Services Sector team in Seaside, CA. This role involves designing and implementing robust security architectures for cloud-based systems supporting DoD testing platforms like CAT-ASVAB, ensuring compliance with RMF, NIST, DISA, and FedRAMP standards. Key responsibilities include managing system authorization processes, enforcing STIGs, monitoring environments for threats, and integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in cloud security solutions and DoD cybersecurity programs, expertise in network security, IAM, Zero Trust architectures, and familiarity with tools like eMASS and automated security scanners. This position demands a deep understanding of securing sensitive personnel data and mission-critical applications used across the Department of Defense.

Skills

AWS Azure DISA SRG FedRAMP RMF Risk Management Framework NIST SP 800-53 STIGs DevSecOps Zero Trust CI/CD Kubernetes Docker eMASS Python Go Network Security Encryption IAM CUI PII

What you'll do

  • Design and implement security architectures for cloud-based DoD testing platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DISA SRG, and FedRAMP requirements.
  • Support system authorization lifecycle activities including SSP development and continuous monitoring.
  • Implement and enforce Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) in cloud environments.
  • Monitor cloud environments for threats and vulnerabilities; coordinate incident response as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience designing and managing cloud security solutions for DoW environments.
  • Proven expertise with RMF, ATO processes, NIST standards, DISA SRG, and FedRAMP compliance.
  • Hands-on experience securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) in accordance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, IAM, and Zero Trust architectures.

Market check

Salary context

This $107,900–$195,050 range sits above 44% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000–$204,285

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$189,662

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 199 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 187 roles with salary data.

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