Sr. Systems Engineer

Power3; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contribution

Paid time off

401(k)

Paid holidays

Health insurance (BlueCross/BlueShield

Tuition reimbursement

Special team events

Job summary

Power3 is seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer to join our team in Maryland.

The role involves performing cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DoD systems, applying an offensive mindset to defensive operations, and leading a team of engineers to ensure resilient, secure architectures. You will validate security requirements, evaluate contractor proposals, and work with customers to gather critical information to advance our mission.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Lead System Engineer with 6+ years leading, managing and collaborating with diverse groups.
• Experience applying zero trust security concepts to large systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DoD systems with an offensive mindset and defensive operations.
• Conduct long-term vulnerability assessments using architecture diagrams, build specs and design docs.
• Verify and validate security requirements; incorporate resiliency into acquisition documents (PWS).
• Evaluate contractor proposals for system resiliency, security, and cybersecurity considerations.
• As a technical leader, ensure optimal utilization of engineers and develop a strong, capable team.
• Foster relationships with customers to gain insights and documentation to advance missions.

Skills

Zero Trust

Security architecture

Team leadership

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity assessments of large‑scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.
• Perform long‑term, in‑depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principals and knowledge, utilizing any available information, including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.
• Perform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities. Incorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).
• Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cybersecurity considerations.
• As a technical leader, Sr. Systems Engineers will report to you directly. You will ensure they are fully utilized, their best skill set is being used, while encouraging them to exceed technical performance expectations. Participate in building a strong team with depth in the system engineering process and how it can be utilized in different areas within the mission space.
• Leverage your interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with our customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve our ability to accomplish our mission.

Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required – CI poly under 6 years.
• The Lead System Engineer will have minimum 15 years of System Engineering experience (BS Degree in STEM will account for 4 years and MS in STEM will count for additional 2 years).
• Relevant BS degree in STEM field.
• 6 years as a System Engineer lead with experience leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations and groups and teams.
• Zero Trust experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Cybersecurity certification (Sec+, CISSP, CEH, etc).
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800‑160.
• Familiarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes.
• Experience with / knowledge of large‑scale DOD Systems.

Employee Freedom of Choice

Our focus is on people first. We offer comprehensive and flexible compensation packages that match the best the industry has to offer and can be customized to fit your needs.

Our Benefits

• 100% company‑paid health, dental, and vision premiums.
• Automatic company‑contributed Health Savings Account (HSA) up to $3,900 for families.
• Up to 7 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) with no accrual.
• Automatic 401(k) Investment.
• Paid 11 Federal Holidays.
• BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance.
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement.
• Access to Ravens season tickets in club level.
• Company‑paid golf events for your time and course fees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, we invest in our employees beyond just compensation. Our benefit offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA), Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Safe Harbor 401k Investment, Learning and Development opportunities, Referral Bonuses and Flex Time.