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# Junior Security Engineer at Leidos

Compensation · Listed in posting

$69,550 – $125,725/yr

**Location**
: Bethesda, Maryland

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: entry

**Posted**
: Sep 25, 2026

## Description

Leidos is hiring a Junior Security Engineer to support day-to-day security operations across enterprise and isolated environments. The role includes vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning, STIG and security baseline implementation, continuous monitoring, security log and event review, RMF/ATO support, and remediation tracking. It is a 100% on-site position at the customer site and requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least two years of relevant experience, DoD 8570.11-IAT Level II certification, and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or willingness to obtain one. The pay range is $69,550 to $125,725.

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