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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Security Engineer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Lexington Park, MD, United States - **Salary:** $69,300.0 - $158,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Big Data, Communications Protocols, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Internet Protocol, Network Security, Security Content Automation Protocol, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance, Cybercrime, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18066595?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18066595%2FSystems-Security-Engineer-Maryland-Lexington-Park ## About the Role * Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation * Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and DoN policy, including NIST and RMF * Ability to interpret scan results and apply remediations * Secret clearance * HS diploma or GED * CompTIA Security+ Certification Nice If You Have: * Experience with cybersecurity assessments of weapons and unmanned systems, including ACAS, Nessus, and STIG or SCAP * Knowledge of unmanned systems communication protocols, including IP networking and RF links * Ability to influence system-of-system architecture for cyber compliance * Top Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, CS, or a related technical field * ISC2 CISSP, CEH, and OSCPCertifications ## Description Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in securing systems that will enable the warfighter? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools, configurations, devices, and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will safeguard mission-critical systems from cyber threats, ensuring they can operate securely and confidently in contested environments across all domains. On our team, you'll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of communications architectures, network and security devices, and applications. You'll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your experience in unmanned systems, you'll help assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. In this role, you'll closely impact unmanned operations in the Navy and Marine Corps by enhancing and securing warfighter systems. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect unmanned systems for the better. What You'll Work On: * Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. * Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation. * Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas. * Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Deep Fakes: The Lies We Can’t See](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1187-deep-fakes-the-lies-we-can-t-see) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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