This role pays less than
55%
of similar roles. Most pay
$123,250–$193,582
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$151k
versus about
$158k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
252 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$92,300–$166,850
across 234 roles with salary data.
IASE / ISSE
The IASE / ISSE joins a technical team to serve as a primary security engineering resource for enterprise infrastructure. This role involves hands-on administration, configuration, and hardening of critical systems while troubleshooting complex issues across storage, networking, operating systems, and authentication. The engineer will conduct vulnerability assessments, ethical hacking, and penetration testing while researching cybersecurity tools to strengthen the organization's posture. Key responsibilities include applying DISA STIGs and SRGs, managing secure access via SSH and RBAC, and hardening Unix and Windows environments. Technical requirements include experience with Java, C, or C++ for developing scanning tools, as well as proficiency with SCAP, Trellix/ESS, ACAS, RedSeal, and SteelCloud ConfigOS. The role addresses the challenge of securing mission-critical systems within a complex environment involving DoD RMF, ICD 503, and NIST Risk Management Framework standards.
RMF
STIGs
SCAP
Information Assurance
Cybersecurity
System Security Engineering
Security+
CISSP
CISM
CAP
ISSEP
Risk Management
ATO
System Administration