Senior Systems Engineer & ISSO (TS/SCI) – Cloud Security

Socket.dev; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer / ISSO to ensure security, integrity, and reliability of mission-critical systems. You will apply systems engineering across the full lifecycle and collaborate with stakeholders and senior leadership to influence secure system design and authorization activities.

The role emphasizes responsibilities in 508 compliance, SSP reauthorization, and cloud migration support, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering deliverables and effective

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 20+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Proven ability to plan, lead, and execute systems engineering efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams.
• Act as the security coordinator for all assigned products, including STE/STN activities, SSP reauthorization, and accessibility (508) compliance.
• Collaborate with the cloud architecture team to support cloud migration and integration efforts.
• Provide systems engineering expertise across all ISO/IEC 15288 process areas and maintain accountability for the technical quality, integrity, and completeness of associated deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, overseers, and senior executives to address engineering considerations and resolve technical issues.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Systems Engineering leadership

Clear communication across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years substitution

Related field degree options

Job description

CACI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer / ISSO to ensure security, integrity, and reliability of mission-critical systems. You will apply systems engineering across the full lifecycle and collaborate with stakeholders and senior leadership to influence secure system design and authorization activities.

The role emphasizes responsibilities in 508 compliance, SSP reauthorization, and cloud migration support, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering deliverables and effective