Senior Systems Engineer: Cryptologic & Cyber Innovation

Koitecc Solutions; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to define the technical vision for cryptologic and cybersecurity systems and to lead large-scale engineering initiatives supporting national security missions. You will establish architectural direction, analyze alternatives, and advise government stakeholders while driving innovation.

You will mentor teams, ensure compliance with NSA policies, and guide the integration, testing, and deployment of complex solutions in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience or equivalent.
• Proven leadership on large cryptologic or cybersecurity programs.
• 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 tech.
• Conduct 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 SE methodologies aligned with NSA policies.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to Government stakeholders; mentor engineering teams.
• Assess and improve organizational processes to support mission objectives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Architectural design

Stakeholder mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Doctoral degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Leidos seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to define the technical vision for cryptologic and cybersecurity systems and to lead large-scale engineering initiatives supporting national security missions. You will establish architectural direction, analyze alternatives, and advise government stakeholders while driving innovation.

You will mentor teams, ensure compliance with NSA policies, and guide the integration, testing, and deployment of complex solutions in a secure environment.