Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology company providing IT modernization, cybersecurity, systems integration, and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, and civil government customers.
On the Space Coast
Leidos supports multiple defense and space programs on the Space Coast, providing IT, engineering, and mission support services to government customers at Cape Canaveral and Patrick Space Force Base.
About Leidos on the Space Coast
Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology company that provides solutions in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. With over 47,000 employees globally, Leidos is one of the largest IT and professional services contractors supporting the U.S. government. The company's Space Coast operations support defense, intelligence, and space programs across Brevard County. Leidos's work on the Space Coast includes IT modernization, cybersecurity, systems integration, and engineering support for military and intelligence community customers. The company supports programs at Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and other installations in the region. Leidos is known for its technical services and solutions approach, often working as a systems integrator that brings together complex technology solutions for government customers.
Culture & Work Environment
Leidos promotes an inclusive and collaborative work culture that values innovation, integrity, and agility. The company emphasizes a 'people-first' approach and regularly appears on Fortune's Best Places to Work and similar lists. The Space Coast offices offer a professional environment where teams work on a variety of government IT, engineering, and technical support programs. As a services-oriented company, Leidos employees often work on-site at customer facilities or in a hybrid arrangement between Leidos offices and customer locations. This means the day-to-day work culture can vary depending on the specific contract and customer. Leidos invests in employee development through training programs, certification support, and internal career advancement opportunities.
Hiring Process & Timeline
Leidos has a relatively efficient hiring process that typically takes 2 to 5 weeks. The process starts with an online application through the Leidos careers portal, followed by a recruiter phone screen and one or two interviews with the hiring manager and team. For IT and cybersecurity roles, interviews may include technical assessments or scenario-based questions. Leidos hires for a wide range of roles on the Space Coast — from software developers and systems engineers to cybersecurity analysts and program managers. The company values relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, PMP) and often lists them as requirements in job postings. Because many positions are tied to specific government contracts, job postings may reference particular contract vehicles or program names.
Interview Tips
Leidos interviews tend to be practical and role-specific. For IT and cybersecurity positions, expect questions about your experience with specific technologies, tools, and frameworks. For engineering roles, prepare to discuss your approach to systems integration and problem-solving in government IT environments. Research the specific contract or program your role supports — Leidos employees on the Space Coast work across multiple customers and missions. Highlighting relevant certifications and clearances in your interview will set you apart. The company values candidates who can hit the ground running on government contracts, so emphasize any prior experience working in DoD or intelligence community environments.
Security Clearance Requirements
The majority of Leidos positions on the Space Coast require a U.S. security clearance. Secret clearance is common for many IT and engineering support roles, while intelligence and cybersecurity positions may require Top Secret or TS/SCI with Polygraph. Leidos works across defense, intelligence, and civil agencies, so clearance requirements vary widely by position. Leidos sponsors security clearance investigations for many roles and has a large team dedicated to managing the clearance process. Some positions are listed as 'clearance required to start' while others allow candidates to begin work while their investigation is processed. U.S. citizenship is required for all cleared positions.
Compensation & Salary
Leidos salaries on the Space Coast are competitive for government IT and technical services positions. Entry-level IT and engineering roles typically pay $65,000 to $80,000, mid-career professionals earn $85,000 to $120,000, and senior engineers, architects, and program managers can earn $125,000 to $160,000. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match up to 6%, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Leidos also offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and annual performance bonuses. The company provides certification reimbursement, which is particularly valuable for IT and cybersecurity professionals who need to maintain multiple industry certifications.
Peak hiring: February 2026 (28 roles)
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