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Leidos

Cyber Opportunities

Columbia, MD · On-site · Mid

Discipline
Software
Industry
Defense

Spec sheet

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$131,300–$237,350 / year · Day shift

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree, relevant experience or 4 years of experience in lieu of a ...
  • Clearance Preferred (and commonly required): TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Software Engineer / Developer (Java, Python)
  • Security Verification Test (SVT) Software Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Penetration Tester
  • RF Systems Engineers

Preferred

  • Experience with Cyber & Analytics
  • Threat modeling
  • Mission Software
  • AI/ML
  • Cloud/DevOps
  • Network Engineering
  • CNO
  • SIGINT

Benefits

  • PTO
  • 11 paid Holidays
  • 401K with 6% company match
  • immediate vesting
  • Parental Paid Leave

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Employer description

Leidos has new and exciting opportunities in our Intel Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Mission Software, Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Offensive Cyber, AI/ML, Analysis, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!  

Locations: Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, California, Florida, Alabama and additional sites nationwide. Candidates will have experience in one of the following areas:

Software Engineering & Development

Software Engineer / Developer (Java, Python)Reverse/Embedded EngineerSecurity Verification Test (SVT) Software EngineerArtificial Intelligence & Data

Artificial Intelligence (AI) EngineerArtificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) EngineerData ScientistDevOps, Infrastructure & Systems

DevOps EngineerSystems Administration – LinuxNetwork EngineerOracle Database Administration (DBA)Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Cybersecurity EngineerISSE / ISSOComputer Network Engineer (CNO)Penetration TesterICAM/Zero Trust EngineerVulnerability Researcher

Test & Quality Engineering

Automated Software Test EngineerManual Test EngineerProgram, Process & Agile Leadership

Program/Project ManagerScrum Master Agile Coach / Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant (ASPC)Hardware & Field Support

Hardware Technician (Jr/Mid)Lifecycle Support Specialist (Mid/Sr)Intelligence & Mission-Focused Roles

TechSIGINT AnalystTarget Analyst ReporterSIGDEV AnalystMalware AnalystCyber OperationsCyber AnalystAll-Source, CI & HUMINT AnalystRF & Systems Integration Engineering

RF Systems EngineersBasic Qualifications:  

Experience Preferred (and commonly required): Bachelor’s degree, relevant experience or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degreeClearance Preferred (and commonly required): TS/SCI with Polygraph.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  The opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:February 9, 2026

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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

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