Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Leidos; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is currently hiring a Sr Systems Engineer to support a complex, mission‑critical Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD.

The successful candidate will develop and evaluate system engineering documentation, provide technical support for design, integration, and testing of components, and support DoD Certification/Accreditation processes. The role requires 20+ years of experience in systems engineering, a relevant bachelor’s degree, Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience,

Qualifications

• 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline (or five years of additional SE experience may substitute).
• Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity high‑assurance evaluation activities, reviewing security evaluation documents and ensuring devices meet security requirements.
• Attend relevant security‑related meetings and reviews, translating vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent and manage risk.
• Document security deficiencies and recommend requirement clarification and process/template improvements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

System engineering

Technical documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Job Summary

Leidos is currently hiring a Sr Systems Engineer to support a complex, mission‑critical Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD. The successful candidate will develop and evaluate system engineering documentation, provide technical support for design, integration, and testing of components, and support DoD Certification/Accreditation processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity high‑assurance evaluation activities, reviewing security evaluation documents and ensuring devices meet security requirements.
• Attend relevant security‑related meetings and reviews, translating vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent and manage risk.
• Document security deficiencies and recommend requirement clarification and process/template improvements.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of System Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline (or five years of additional SE experience may substitute).
• Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required.

Additional Experience (Optional)

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

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.