Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 126,100 - 227,950; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer for an Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD. The ideal candidate will have 14 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, as well as an active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance. Responsibilities include cybersecurity evaluation and documentation of security deficiencies. The role offers a pay range of $126,100.00 - $227,950.00.

Qualifications

• Fourteen years of System Engineering experience required.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities.
• Document security deficiencies found in evaluations.
• Participate in security-related meetings to manage risk.

Skills

Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex, mission-critical Program? Leidos is currently looking to add a Sr. Systems Engineer to an Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD.

The successful candidate will participate in the development/evaluation of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, security requirements and security testing documents. Provide technical support for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, and performing technical/non-technical assessments. Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities to include reviews of security evaluation documents and other high assurance artifacts/documents for devices undergoing certification and assessment, to ensure devices meet security requirements. Attend and participate in relevant security-related meetings and reviews in an effort to translate vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent and/or manage risk. Clearly document security deficiencies found in the evaluation of artifacts and documents. Recommend requirement clarification and process/template improvement to mitigate security concerns.

Qualifications

Fourteen (14) years of System Engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

• Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required

You Might Also Have

• Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and or evaluation
• DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes.
• Experience in Space System Engineering

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Original Posting

July 14, 2025

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.