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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Leidos
Adelphi, MDPosted Sep 1, 2026 · 3h ago$131k – $237k
Full-time$131k – $237kPrincipalHybridDefense
About this role
Leidos seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to provide technical leadership for a mission-critical cybersecurity environment supporting the Department of War. You will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity systems, evaluate emerging technologies, and serve as a senior technical advisor on cybersecurity strategy and risk.
What we are looking for
6- Lead design, architecture, integration, and implementation of complex enterprise cybersecurity systems
- Serve as senior technical advisor on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, architecture, risk, and modernization
- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and lead feasibility studies and pilot programs
- Assess enterprise cybersecurity risk and provide engineering leadership for protective solutions
- Guide cybersecurity modernization initiatives, including cloud migrations
- Engage with technology vendors and recommend solutions for enterprise implementation
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Requires a Ts Sci security clearance.
