System Engineer/COMSEC Manager TS/SCI Poly

Leidos; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 holidays

401K with match

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer/COMSEC Manager to support a high-impact, multi-agency program. The role combines Systems Engineering and COMSEC management across PKI-enabled SATCOM environments, with emphasis on secure lifecycle, inventory, and SOP updates.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI with Poly, 5+ years COMSEC, 3+ years with End Cryptographic Units, and strong collaboration skills to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years of related experience (may substitute experience for degree)
• 5+ years COMSEC experience; 3+ years handling End Cryptographic Units and fill devices
• 3+ years handling electronic keying materials for internal and external COMSEC accounts
• Experience with NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16 and CNSSI policies; strong documentation skills
• Ability to maintain records, report security incidents, and provide periodic COMSEC status reports

Responsibilities

• Perform Systems Engineering and COMSEC Manager duties for the program
• Manage network encryptors and related systems; troubleshoot hardware/software issues
• Maintain COMSEC material inventory across the program and lifecycle
• Update SOPs and support rekey efforts on installation of new devices
• Brief and debrief users entering/exiting the COMSEC program and provide timely updates to Program Management

Skills

COMSEC experience

Systems Engineering

End Cryptographic Units

Public Key Infrastructure

CNSSI policies

Security compliance

Communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering/Engineering Management or related field

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer/COMSEC Manager in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer/COMSEC Manager to support a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other key mission stakeholders. The selected candidate will play an important role on a critical program focused on enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system within an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and Agile development, along with exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will perform a combination of Systems Engineering and COMSEC Manager responsibilities in support of the program. In the Systems Engineering role, the candidate will work closely with system and network administrators to manage network encryptors and related systems. Responsibilities include identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware and software issues to maintain secure and reliable system operations. In the COMSEC Manager role, the candidate will manage a comprehensive inventory of COMSEC material across the program and ensure accountability throughout the full lifecycle of COMSEC assets, including receipt, transfer, inventory, accounting, and destruction.

Additional responsibilities include supporting recurring inventories for equipment maintained by hand receipt holders, assisting with periodic rekey efforts and installation of new devices, and updating existing local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while developing and implementing new SOPs as needed. The selected candidate will also brief and debrief users entering and exiting the COMSEC program and provide Program Management and leadership with timely updates on significant developments, issues, and events.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Engineering Management, Program Management, or a related field, and at least 8 years of related experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Must be well versed in national level policy (CNSSI 4005 “National Policy for Safeguarding Communications Security (COMSEC) Facilities and Materials”, CNSSI 4001 “Controlled Cryptographic items, CNSSI 4003 Reporting and Evaluating Communications Security (COMSEC) Incidents”, and CNSSI Policy “No. 3 National Policy on Granting Access to U.S. Classified Cryptographic Information”) as well as NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
• Must have at least 5 years of COMSEC experience, including at least 3 years of experience handling and configuring End Cryptographic Units and fill devices and at least 3 years of experience receiving, generating, and distributing electronic keying materials for internal use and external COMSEC accounts.
• Experience maintaining records and files, reporting security incidents, and providing periodic status reports regarding COMSEC material.
• Must have demonstrated Systems Engineering experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Strong understanding of communication systems, networking, and security principles.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to secure communication systems.
  • Contributing to the design of new communication systems or upgrades to existing ones, with a focus on security considerations.
  • Providing troubleshooting and support for deployed communication systems.
• Must have demonstrated experience configuring In-line Network Encryptors.
• Must have a solid understanding of NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, Control of Communications Security (COMSEC) Manual.
• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change-control procedures.
• Must have strong collaboration, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing systems engineering functions on a program using Agile methodologies.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you –

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.