Lead Systems Architect, Cyber & Cryptography

Leidos

Odenton (MD)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 237,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off
Holidays
401K match
Flexible schedules
Stock purchase plan
Technical upskilling
Education support
Parental leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to define the technical vision and lead large-scale systems engineering initiatives supporting DO and CSD missions in NSA-aligned work. You will establish architectural direction for emerging technologies and provide senior technical guidance to Government stakeholders.

This role requires a Bachelor's or higher in engineering (or Computer Science/Math/Physics) with 8–10 years of relevant experience, a TS/SCI with poly, and proven leadership on

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10+ years relevant experience, or advanced degrees with fewer years.
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
  • Proven senior technical leadership on complex cryptologic or cybersecurity programs.
  • Experience establishing technical vision and driving architectural innovation.
  • Experience in requirements engineering, analysis of alternatives, and value modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Define technical vision and architectural approaches for complex cryptologic and cybersecurity systems.
  • Lead strategic requirements analysis, solution design, and value modeling for emerging technologies.
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of alternatives and risk assessments for mission-critical systems.
  • Develop enterprise-level CONOPs, system architectures, and technical documentation.
  • Provide senior technical oversight for integration, testing, and deployment of complex systems.

Skills

Senior leadership
Requirements engineering
Architectural vision
Stakeholder advisory
Travel CONUS/OCONUS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
ABET alternative calculus requirement

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to define the technical vision and lead large-scale systems engineering initiatives supporting DO and CSD missions in NSA-aligned work. You will establish architectural direction for emerging technologies and provide senior technical guidance to Government stakeholders.

This role requires a Bachelor's or higher in engineering (or Computer Science/Math/Physics) with 8–10 years of relevant experience, a TS/SCI with poly, and proven leadership on

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