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# Senior Systems Security Engineer [$235k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Authentication Protocols, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Firmware, Information Security Management, Service Pack, Software Vulnerability Management, User Identification, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9182712/senior-systems-security-engineer-235kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 20+ years
 * Total Compensation: $235k+ yearly (tentative)

## Description

* Serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) overseeing operational security postures and policy enforcement.
 * Maintain security compliance, support Certification & Accreditation (C&A), and conduct system and network vulnerability assessments.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate threats, manage IAVAs, and oversee configuration management for security-relevant hardware, software, and firmware., * Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
 * Maintain the operational security posture for enterprise information systems across connected, standalone, and isolated environments.
 * Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) management, including initiating scans, completing vulnerability remediation, and deploying security patches.
 * Develop and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and maintain comprehensive documentation for Certification & Accreditation.
 * Provide configuration management for security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware.
 * Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms and evaluate security architectures to ensure compliance.


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