Principal Systems Engineer - Cyber & Cryptologic Leader

Via Logic LLC; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase plan

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos in Odenton, MD seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to define technical vision and lead large-scale cryptologic and cybersecurity initiatives supporting DO and CSD missions. You will establish architectural direction for emerging technologies, conduct strategic analyses, and advise government stakeholders while driving innovation and integration across programs.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, senior technical leadership, and ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS in a SCIF environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• Senior leadership on large cryptologic or cybersecurity programs.
• Experience in requirements engineering, analysis of alternatives, and value modeling.
• Ability to work in a SCIF environment and travel CONUS/OCONUS.

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.
• Establish and enforce systems engineering methodologies aligned with NSA policies and best practices.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to Government stakeholders; mentor engineering teams.
• Assess and improve organizational processes to facilitate strategic mission objectives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Requirements engineering

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

CS/Math/Physics degree

Job description

Leidos in Odenton, MD seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to define technical vision and lead large-scale cryptologic and cybersecurity initiatives supporting DO and CSD missions. You will establish architectural direction for emerging technologies, conduct strategic analyses, and advise government stakeholders while driving innovation and integration across programs.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, senior technical leadership, and ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS in a SCIF environment.