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# Information Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Firmware, Fuzz Testing, Networking Hardware, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Systems, SonarQube, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Devsecops, Plan of Action and Milestones, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/linthicum-heights/6e5ca2b0-252a-475c-be05-5d0c75e044ef

## About the Role

If you're a seasoned Systems Engineer with deep cybersecurity expertise and a passion for safeguarding mission-critical systems, this is your opportunity to make a real impact., * 8 years of Systems Engineering experience

 * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field
 + (Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may substitute for a degree)
 * Strong background in Information Assurance and/or Cryptographic systems
 * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
 * Experience working in collaborative team environments and leading small technical teams
 * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Bonus Experience

 * Experience supporting Space, Weapon, Ground, or Terminal system development or evaluation
 * Direct experience with DoD Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes
 * Space Systems Engineering experience, Hardening
Visionary
SonarQube
DevSecOps
Operations
Leadership
Innovation
Mitigation
Encryption
Coordinating
Fuzz Testing
Communication
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Prioritization
Cloud Security
Security Tools
Attack Vectors
Access Controls
Threat Modeling
Software Systems
Security Controls
Amazon CloudWatch
Industry Standards
Penetration Testing
Amazon Web Services
Information Privacy
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Effective Communication
Vulnerability Management
Risk Management Framework
Authorization (Computing)
Engineering Design Process
Information Systems Security
Security Requirements Analysis
Continuous Improvement Process
Plan Of Action And Milestones (POA&M)
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)

## Description

Equities
Innovation
Market Data
Cryptography
Cyber Security
Systems Design
Risk Mitigation
Ancient History
Computer Science
Security Testing
Influencing Skills
Systems Engineering
Technical Leadership
Information Assurance
Engineering Management
Cyber Security Systems
Requirements Elicitation
Vulnerability Management
Verbal Communication Skills
Influencing Without Authority
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), * Contribute to the development and evaluation of key systems engineering documentation, including:

 + Systems Engineering Plans
 + Initial Capabilities Documents
 + Requirements Specifications
 + Security requirements and security test documentation
 * Provide technical leadership across system development, integration, and testing activities
 * Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, and functional allocation efforts
 * Conduct systems requirements reviews and perform both technical and non-technical assessments
 * Support planning and test analysis for the DoD Certification & Accreditation (C&A) process and other Government C&A processes
 * Perform high-assurance cybersecurity evaluation activities for devices undergoing certification
 * Review and assess security artifacts to ensure compliance with stringent security requirements
 * Clearly document security deficiencies and provide actionable recommendations
 * Translate vulnerability insights into practical risk mitigation guidance
 * Recommend improvements to requirements, processes, and templates to strengthen overall security posture
 * Collaborate across teams and participate in security-focused meetings and technical reviews, All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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