Systems Engineer - TS/SCI/Poly | Zero-Trust Cyber Defense

Akina Inc; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

11 federal holidays

401k 100% vesting

Healthcare coverage for employee

Education assistance

Job summary

Akina Inc. in Linthicum, Maryland seeks a cybersecurity systems engineer to perform comprehensive assessments of large-scale DoD systems, applying an offensive mindset to strengthen defensive operations and resiliency across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes independent verification, design documentation review, and close collaboration with customers to deliver secure, reliable systems. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with a competitive package included.

Qualifications

• Must have Zero Trust experience and related cybersecurity competencies.
• Experience with DOD systems and systems engineering processes preferred.
• Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for the role.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills for lifecycle defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments of large DOD systems and OCO/DCOP oriented activities.
• Perform long-term vulnerability assessments using architecture diagrams and design docs.
• Validate security requirements and capabilities through independent verification.
• Incorporate resiliency and security engineering into acquisition and proposal evaluations.

Skills

Zero Trust experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Akina Inc. in Linthicum, Maryland seeks a cybersecurity systems engineer to perform comprehensive assessments of large-scale DoD systems, applying an offensive mindset to strengthen defensive operations and resiliency across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes independent verification, design documentation review, and close collaboration with customers to deliver secure, reliable systems. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with a competitive package included.