Security Engineer (ARPA-H) Washington, DC

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

We are in search of a Security Engineer to support our Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) program. As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the computer systems and networks.  You will be working closely with other IT professionals to identify and mitigate cyber threats and implement security solutions that protect the organization from cyber-attacks.  The candidate must possess strong communications skills and the demonstrated ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Candidate MUST:

Be currently located in the United States.

Be US Citizen or US Person (Green Card Holder) with the ability to obtain a level 4 Public Trust Clearance.

The position is remote, must be performed in the United States and the preferred candidate will be located in the DMV area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in our computer systems and networks.

• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Design and configure security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption systems.

• Monitor network activity to identify potential threats and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.

• Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents to determine the cause and extent of the breach.

• Collaborate with other IT professionals to implement security solutions that meet the needs of our organization.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ of providing security related support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field and/or relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Proven experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role.

• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.

• Experience with security assessment tools such as vulnerability scanners and penetration testing tools.

• Familiar with security industry standards and regulations.

• Ability to work/collaborate with different contractor and government teams as well as industry and vendors with a high level of professionalism, good judgment, and tact.

• Active Public Trust Clearance or Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Required Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+ (needs to be acquired within first 60 days)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CCSP Certification

The Mission  

The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions to include applying cloud-factory and aaS (as a Service) capabilities and integrating commercial products to provide a comprehensive digital engineering approach to IT transformation. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here! 

Come join our rapidly growing team and enjoy these benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on Leidos policy, up to 3 weeks a year.

• Eleven (11) paid holidays per year.

• Access to benefits on day one including medical and dental insurance, 401K, Life, AD&D, Voluntary Disability plans.

• Ongoing training to support your success.

• Discounted Leidos stock purchase and other Employee Discounts.

Original Posting:

April 21, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.