Senior Security Engineer

Job overview

Compensation is $131,300–$237,350 per year. The Senior Security Engineer role is an onsite position based in Aldie, VA. 00 - $237,350.00 per year, supporting Kudu Dynamics, a Leidos company, in building advanced AI-cyber capabilities. This role exists to own the security posture of environments used to build, test, and deliver AI-cyber tools. The engineer will be embedded with development teams to harden infrastructure, supply chains, and pipelines while guiding secure development practices.

What you'll do

• Secure and harden Linux systems at the OS and network layer.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems.
• Perform threat modeling and vulnerability management.
• Guide engineering teams toward secure design and maintain tool security posture utilizing continuous ATO.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

aldie va

leidos

security engineering

linux

python

ci/cd

ai security

nist rmf

$131k-$237k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of professional experience in security engineering and 15+ years of hands-on Linux hardening experience.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.