Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) SME

Leidos

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Bethesda, MD Posted 29 days ago $154,050–$278,475 / year
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The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) SME at Leidos's Intel Security Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area is a senior-level role responsible for designing and implementing secure information systems that support mission operations. This individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including ISSMs, software developers, and government stakeholders, to integrate effective security controls and ensure system resilience against threats. Daily tasks include installing and maintaining security scanning tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and reviewing scan results to identify and remediate risks. The ISSE also supports the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process by tracking Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Key skills required are experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanning software like AWS Inspector or Tenable Security Center, and certifications such as CISSP or Splunk. Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS is preferred.

Skills

AWS Tenable Security Center Rapid7 Nexpose SonarQube OWASP CI/CD SIEM Splunk DAST SAST DevSecOps RMF CVE MS degree required security clearance TS/SCI with polygraph

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure information systems that support mission operations.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and generate reports detailing findings and remediation progress.
  • Install and maintain security scanning tools within system environments and DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to recommend mitigation strategies for reducing risk.
  • Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization process by reviewing security documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Experience conducting routine vulnerability scanning and tracking remediation activities.
  • Proficient in using at least two vulnerability scanning tools like AWS Inspector or Tenable Security Center.
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required.
  • Expertise in monitoring system and network security using SIEM tools.
  • At least one relevant certification: CISSP, Splunk, Network+, Security+.
  • Experience auditing systems for compliance with secure configuration baselines.
  • Extensive experience (15+ years) or equivalent MS degree in a related field.

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
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This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$199,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $171k 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 214 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 204 roles with salary data.

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