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Epic IT vs Leidos: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Epic IT vs Leidos

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Epic IT Leidos
Overall Scoreβ€”3.7
TypeAustralian Mid-Market MSP / CybersecurityUS Defense / IT Services
Employees35+48000
Founded20032013 (spin-off from SAIC)
HeadquartersPerth, WAReston, Virginia, USA
RevenuePrivate$16.0B
Salary RangeNot publicly disclosed$70,000 - $180,000
SpecialtiesManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Cloud, AI Governance, vCIODefense IT, Cybersecurity, AI & Data, C4ISR, Digital Transformation, Biomedical
CertificationsISO 27001, Essential Eight alignedISO 27001, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, CMMI Level 5, AWS Partner
Green FlagsAustralian-owned
ISO 27001 certified
Strategic vCIO included in engagements
90-day satisfaction guarantee stated by provider		Dominant US defense and intelligence IT contractor β€” mission-critical work
Strong technical depth in AI, cybersecurity, C4ISR, and biomedical
Fortune 500 stability with consistent revenue and earnings growth
Excellent benefits and pension for US-based defense sector employees
Science and engineering culture from heritage roots (SAIC spin-off)
Red FlagsProvider claims and guarantees require independent validation before procurementSecurity clearance requirement limits talent pool significantly
US-based only β€” limited international career mobility
Government contracting bureaucracy slows innovation and agility
Below-market compensation compared to commercial tech sector
Ethical concerns around defense work may conflict with personal values
Worker Prosβ€”Mission-critical work with national security impact
Excellent benefits and pension for US defense employees
Fortune 500 financial stability
Deep AI, cyber, and C4ISR technical depth
Worker Consβ€”Security clearance process is slow and restrictive
Below-market comp vs commercial tech
Limited international exposure β€” US-centric
Government contracting red tape slows everything
Defense work ethics may conflict with personal values

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Australian Mid-Market MSP / Cybersecurity and US Defense / IT Services have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.

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