Senior Cyber Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Required

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Generous PTO Policy

401(k)

HSA and FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Perks at Work Discount Program

Referral Program

Leads Generation Program

CollegeAmerica 529

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Travel Assistance

Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions

Life Planning Financial & Legal

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense seeks a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer in Linthicum Heights, MD to lead cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DoD systems. The role requires an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph to apply and involves guiding a technical team in defense-focused cyber operations and system resiliency.

The position offers a generous compensation range and a path to influence mission-critical cyber capabilities within the U.S. Government ecosystem.

Qualifications

• The Senior System Engineer will have minimum 12 years of System Engineering experience.
• Zero Trust experience is required.
• Bachelor or higher in STEM fields preferred with extensive system engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO mindset to DCO activities.
• Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.
• Perform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities, incorporating resiliency into acquisition documents.
• Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for system resiliency, security, and cyber considerations.
• Lead and develop a strong team, ensuring optimal use of skills and fostering customer relationships.

Skills

Zero Trust experience

Security engineering

DOD systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Relevant BS degree in STEM field

Job description

Cornerstone Defense seeks a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer in Linthicum Heights, MD to lead cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DoD systems. The role requires an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph to apply and involves guiding a technical team in defense-focused cyber operations and system resiliency.

The position offers a generous compensation range and a path to influence mission-critical cyber capabilities within the U.S. Government ecosystem.