Junior Cybersecurity Integration Systems Engineer

Leidos

Leidos

Software Engineering

Remote

USD 57,850-104,575 / year

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

About Leidos Gibbs & Cox
Leidos Gibbs & Cox, the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States, has been shaping the maritime industry since 1929. Our designs have supported 24 classes of naval combatants and nearly 7,000 vessels worldwide. Today, we continue to deliver innovative solutions across the full lifecycle of marine design, construction, and sustainment—supporting both U.S. and international military and commercial clients.

We are currently supporting a next-generation battleship program operating on a highly accelerated design schedule. This pace introduces unique integration and cybersecurity challenges, creating an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, mission-critical effort.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Integration Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering Integration Team in support of this cutting-edge battleship program. This role is ideal for early-career candidates who are interested in applying cybersecurity principles within complex, large-scale systems.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and subject matter experts to assess cybersecurity requirements, identify system risks and vulnerabilities, and help ensure resilient and secure system integration.

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with systems engineers and cybersecurity experts to evaluate system requirements for risks and vulnerabilities

  • Support early identification of threats, protection mechanisms, and resiliency strategies

  • Assist in translating cybersecurity requirements into practical system solutions

  • Participate in System Security Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities and working sessions

  • Facilitate and contribute to requirements reviews

  • Communicate findings and risk assessments clearly to stakeholders and decision-makers

  • Work under guidance while contributing to complex engineering efforts

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related)

  • Up to 2 years of experience, including internships or academic project work, specifically involving system risk and vulnerability assessments

  • Hands-on exposure to system risk and vulnerability assessments (professional, internship, or academic experience acceptable)

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active SECRET clearance

  • Experience with cybersecurity and/or networking risk assessments

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:

April 23, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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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