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# Systems Engineer 3 - (Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Zero Trust)

- **Company:** Akina, Inc.
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,000.0 - $229,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e2dbceaa0835f9d5

## About the Role

* Zero Trust experience, * 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

SE-3 Qualifications:

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

## Description

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.

Incorporate 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 interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve mission accomplishment.

 * Leverage interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve ability to accomplish the mission.