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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Tensley Consulting
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Intelligence, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9059982/senior-systems-engineer

## About the Role

Tensley Consulting is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support cybersecurity assessments of large-scale Department of Defense systems. This role requires a strong systems engineering background, technical leadership experience, and the ability to evaluate complex systems from both offensive and defensive cybersecurity perspectives., Fifteen (15) years' experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Six (6) years' experience serving as a Systems Engineering Lead, including leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations, groups, and technical teams, is required.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional systems engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree in a relevant STEM field may be substituted for an additional two (2) years of systems engineering experience.

## Description

The selected candidate will lead technical activities, oversee other senior systems engineers, and work closely with customers to gather the information and documentation needed to conduct comprehensive vulnerability, resiliency, and security assessments., * Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale Department of Defense systems.

 * Apply an Offensive Cyber Operations mindset when conducting Defensive Cyber Operations activities.
 * Conduct long-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments using systems engineering principles and all available technical information, including:
 * System architecture diagrams
 * Build specifications
 * Design documentation
 * System requirements
 * Technical architecture documentation
 * Perform independent verification and validation of system security requirements and capabilities.
 * Incorporate systems resiliency, security engineering, and cybersecurity concepts into acquisition documentation, including Performance Work Statements.
 * Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals for cybersecurity, systems resiliency, and security engineering considerations.
 * Provide technical leadership and direction to senior systems engineers supporting the effort.
 * Ensure team members are effectively utilized and assigned work that aligns with their technical strengths.
 * Encourage team members to exceed technical performance expectations and continue developing their systems engineering expertise.
 * Help build a technically strong team with a deep understanding of systems engineering processes and their application across the mission space.
 * Develop and maintain productive relationships with customers and mission partners.
 * Gather additional technical information, documentation, and system insights needed to support mission objectives.


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