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# Senior System Security Engineer [$290k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $290,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Linux, Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Nessus
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9087920/senior-system-security-engineer-290kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph within 7 years to be considered., * Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

 * Years of experience: 15+ years
 * Total Compensation: $290k+ yearly, * Strong understanding of Linux-based operating systems
 * Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and related security services
 * Strong writing skills: able to clearly articulate ideas for executive level as well as technical staff consumption
 * Strong communications skills: able to work well with others, independently and as part of a team
 * Strong understanding of information security principles and risk assessment techniques
 * Experience with using NESSUS and other scanning applications
 * CISSP Certification

## Description

* Perform technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with Information Assurance standards.
 * Define system security requirements and integrate security solutions into cloud and enterprise architectures.
 * Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability mitigation, and security compliance testing., * Validate and verify system security requirement definitions, analysis, and system security designs.
 * Design, develop, implement, and integrate Information Assurance and security systems across networking, computing, and enclave environments.
 * Support security authorization activities in compliance with DoD and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
 * Apply security engineering expertise in cryptography, Linux, AWS, Azure, requirements analysis, and system integration.
 * Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program lifecycle.


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