Senior Security Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $151k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $150,874–$215,178 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $183k 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 252 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 234 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer serves as the technical lead for day-to-day security activities supporting enterprise and isolated environments. This role provides leadership and oversight for security operations, vulnerability management, RMF/ATO support, and continuous monitoring while mentoring personnel and coordinating across infrastructure teams. The individual will manage the full lifecycle of vulnerability remediation, perform scanning using ACAS or Tenable/Nessus, and implement DISA STIGs and configuration baselines. Key responsibilities include reviewing logs via Splunk, ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and ICD 503, and translating requirements into actionable tasks. Technical skills required include experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, and Exchange, alongside proficiency in networking technologies like TCP/IP and encryption. The role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining security posture across complex networks and restricted environments through robust documentation and proactive risk management.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $182850 from 83 postings across 39 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead and coordinate day-to-day security operations while establishing priorities and tracking activities across the security team.
  • Manage the full vulnerability management lifecycle, including identification, analysis, prioritization, remediation, validation, and documentation.
  • Perform vulnerability scanning and analysis using tools such as ACAS or Tenable/Nessus.
  • Oversee the implementation and validation of DISA STIGs and approved security configuration baselines across infrastructure systems.
  • Support RMF/ATO activities by managing security documentation, control evidence, and compliance with NIST SP 800-53 standards.
  • Monitor security logs and events using Splunk or similar SIEM technologies to ensure issues are addressed.
  • Provide technical oversight for isolated or restricted environments, including patching, hardening, and continuous monitoring.
  • Develop and maintain repeatable security processes for vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, and evidence collection.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience (additional years may be considered in lieu of a degree).
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required, or active TS/SCI with willingness to obtain a Poly.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must meet DoD 8570.11-IAT Level II certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
  • Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and DFS.
  • Experience implementing security controls, STIGs, and tools such as Splunk, McAfee HBSS, and ACAS.
  • Experience managing and/or supervising a team of technical professionals (preferred); CISP or CASP certification (preferred).

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