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# Job DescriptionSystem Engineer - Zero Trust

- **Company:** Halogen Engineering Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $219,000.0 - $232,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/52b3ddd5-e43f-4262-8570-19d49fe4104b/system-engineer-zero-trust-yrs-of-experience-tssci-wpoly-clearance-is-required-iw-

## About the Role

* Cybersecurity certification (Sec+, CISSP, CEH, etc)
 * Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160
 * Familiarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes
 * Experience with / knowledge of large-scale DOD Systems, * Must will have minimum 12 years of System Engineering experience
 * High School Diploma: + 12 years System Engineering Experience
 * Relevant Bachelor's degree: STEM field + 8 years System Engineering
 * Relevant Master's degree: STEM field + 6 years System Engineering
 * Relevant BS degree in STEM field, SYSTEM ENGINEER - Zero Trust - 12+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - IW - 5
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## Description

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Capabilities

 * Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.
 * Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principals and knowledge, utilizing any available information, including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture
 * Perform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities. Incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).
 * Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.
 * Leverage your interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with our customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve our ability to accomplish our mission


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