Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Linthicum Heights, MD
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

The Sr. Cybersecurity Systems Engineer joins an Information Assurance Program to support the development and evaluation of system engineering documentation. This role involves creating System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and security testing documents. The engineer will provide technical support for the engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware and software systems through requirements elicitation, functional allocation, and systems requirements reviews. Key responsibilities include performing cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities, reviewing security artifacts for devices undergoing certification, and documenting security deficiencies. The position requires expertise in the DoD Certification and Accreditation Process, Information Assurance, and Cryptographic experience. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead small teams while managing technical assessments for space, weapon, ground, or terminal systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop and evaluate system engineering documentation including plans, requirements specifications, and security testing documents.
  • Perform requirements elicitation, analysis, and functional allocation for complex hardware and software systems.
  • Conduct systems requirements reviews and perform technical and non-technical assessments.
  • Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation (C&A) processes.
  • Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluations of security documents and artifacts for devices undergoing certification.
  • Document security deficiencies and recommend requirement clarifications or process improvements to mitigate risks.
  • Translate vulnerability knowledge into actionable guidance during security-related meetings and reviews.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of System Engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
  • Five years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
  • 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.
  • Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and or evaluation (preferred).
  • Experience in DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (preferred).
  • Experience in Space System Engineering conmd CABASAW (preferred).

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