Senior Systems Engineer — Cyber Defense Lead (TS/SCI)

2HB Incorporated; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

2HB Incorporated in Maryland is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to support a government customer in Annapolis Junction and contribute to the cybersecurity and systems engineering mission.

The role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, a minimum 15 years of Systems Engineering experience, and a relevant BS in STEM (MS adds experience). You will lead teams, perform vulnerability assessments, and evaluate security capabilities to strengthen the mission's resilience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of System Engineering experience.
• BS degree in STEM field required; MS degree adds years credit.
• Zero Trust experience desired.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160 and INCOSE lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity assessments of DoD systems using an offensive mindset for defensive operations.
• Conduct long-term vulnerability assessments applying architecture diagrams and design docs.
• Verify and validate security requirements; support acquisition documents with security concepts.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for system resiliency and cyber security considerations.
• Lead a technical team; foster customer relationships to gather insights and documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity assessments

System resiliency

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS Degree in STEM

MS Degree in STEM

Job description

2HB Incorporated in Maryland is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to support a government customer in Annapolis Junction and contribute to the cybersecurity and systems engineering mission.

The role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, a minimum 15 years of Systems Engineering experience, and a relevant BS in STEM (MS adds experience). You will lead teams, perform vulnerability assessments, and evaluate security capabilities to strengthen the mission's resilience.