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Leidos Inc lists this Cyber Engineer opportunity in dayton, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Leidos currently has an opening for a Cyber Engineer to work at our customer site on Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. We are seeking a dedicated, talented, and experienced individual to work as part of a leading-edge research and engineering, design and development team. Leidos seeks mission and team-oriented individuals who enjoy working as an individual contributor in highly collaborative and interdisciplinary teams.
Supporting the Chief Modeling/Simulation Office Program, the Cyber Engineer will translate customer requirements into cyber and hardware solutions while operating in a flexible, research-focused environment. The candidate will be responsible for applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), running security scans, and generating cyber artifacts. As part of the cyber team, the candidate will also be responsible for opening support tickets, ordering equipment, and trouble-shooting various user issues, including issues relating to software and hardware.
Primary Responsibilities
You will work as part of an engineering team to develop creative and innovative solutions to support hardware development and testbed architecture activities.
Support multiple contracts for Cyber Security and Systems Administration tasks.
STIG application, compliance scanning, vulnerability remediation.
Active Directory Group Policy / Linux Configuration Management
Microsoft Windows and Linux patching and regression testing.
Work on RMF Authority to Operate (ATO) packages and USAF eMASS.
Maintain/troubleshoot/administer users, networks, servers and workstations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline. 10+ years related experience preferred.
Generating cyber security artifacts of stand-alone computers and networks.
Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
Experience with cyber tools: SCAP, ACAS, STIG Viewer.
Experience problem solving and troubleshooting IT issues
Network Access Storage (NAS) and Local Area Network (LAN) experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of Windows 11, Server 2016 - 2025 and a variety of Linux operating systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Access
Self-motivated with ability to work independently under minimal direction as part of multi-functional engineering team.
Possess outstanding written/oral communications skills; as well as good organizational skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Current IAT II (Security+) Certification
Secret DOD Security Clearance
Due to U.S Government contract requirements, MUST be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of simulator systems and environments
Familiarity with eMASS
CISSP or other IAM II Certification
Top Secret DOD Security Clearance
ElectronicWarfare
NKE
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Original Posting:
September 17, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit
Pay and Benefits
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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