This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,450–$204,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$151k
versus about
$173k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
201 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$107,900–$195,050
across 194 roles with salary data.
Leidos seeks an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer to join their dynamic team supporting a critical customer onsite. This senior-level position involves conducting technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies, validating system security requirements, designing secure systems, and integrating IA solutions into operational environments. The ISSE will collaborate with architects and developers to ensure uniform application of agency security policies, support the development of security architectures, and enforce trusted relations among external systems. Key responsibilities include assessing threats, conducting risk analysis, reviewing certification and accreditation documentation, and presenting findings to senior DoD officials. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 7+ years of relevant experience, and be certified with CASP+ or CISSP. Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500 is essential, along with hands-on experience with security components like routers, firewalls, IPS, IDS, and network protocols.