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From the employer's careers site First seen 15 Nov 2026

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Leidos Linthicum Heights, MD On-site senior full-time

Salary

$107,900 - $195,050 per year

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Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of complex hardware and software systems.

The successful candidate will participate in the development and evaluation of system engineering documentation, provide technical support for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems, and support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities, including reviews of security evaluation documents and other high assurance artifacts/documents for devices undergoing certification and assessment
  • Attend and participate in relevant security-related meetings and reviews to translate vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent and/or manage risk
  • Clearly document security deficiencies found in the evaluation of artifacts and documents
  • Recommend requirement clarification and process/template improvement to mitigate security concerns

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of System Engineering experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and/or evaluation
  • DoD Certification/Accreditation Process experience
  • Experience in Space System Engineering

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
  • Opportunity to work on a complex, mission-critical Program
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

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Skills

Required

  • System Engineering
  • Information Assurance
  • Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity
  • DoD Certification/Accreditation Process

Nice to have

  • Space System Engineering
  • Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development

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