Systems Engineer / COMSEC Manager — Flexible Schedule

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase plans

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer/COMSEC Manager to support a high-impact SATCOM program serving USSF/SSC and USAF. The role blends systems engineering with COMSEC responsibilities, including inventory, lifecycle, and SOP development to ensure secure operations.

The candidate will handle encryption systems, end cryptographic devices, and key management while collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Familiar with CNSSI 4005/4001/4003/Policy No. 3 and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
• At least 5 years of COMSEC experience including 3+ years with end cryptographic units and keying materials.
• Experience maintaining records, reporting incidents, and providing periodic COMSEC status.
• Demonstrated SE experience in secure comms, network security, and system design.
• Experience configuring In-line Network Encryptors and related devices.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform Systems Engineering and COMSEC duties for a large-scale SATCOM program.
• Work with system/network admins to manage encryptors and secure operations.
• Manage COMSEC inventory, accountability, and lifecycle activities.
• Support periodic inventories, rekey efforts, and SOP development.
• Brief/debrief users and provide updates to Program Management and leadership.

Skills

COMSEC experience

END cryptographic units

Key management

Network security

Systems engineering

In-line Encryptors

NSA/CSS policy knowledge

TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering/Engineering Management/Program Management or related field

Tools

End Cryptographic Units

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineer/COMSEC Manager to support a high-impact SATCOM program serving USSF/SSC and USAF. The role blends systems engineering with COMSEC responsibilities, including inventory, lifecycle, and SOP development to ensure secure operations.

The candidate will handle encryption systems, end cryptographic devices, and key management while collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.