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# Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Potomac, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $132,962 - $226,035
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, M Programming Language, Trusted Systems
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-security-engineer-rockville-md--1ea166d2-7177-43e4-878c-07c7e130db52

## About the Role

Computer Security, Systems Engineering, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, United States Navy (USN), Detail Oriented, Research & Development (R&D), Systems Engineering Technical Review, E Programming Language, Systems Engineering, Engineer with a focus in Criticality, Trust, and Assurance to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate should be a self-starter with a keen eye for detail as it relates to technical execution. The candidate should have a demonstrated competency in the evaluation of Systems Engineering Technical Readiness Review (SETRR) for Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs. To be successful, the candidate must understand the importance of implementing Systems Security Engineering (SSE) early in the design phase of the engineering lifecycle. Early risk identification and mitigation is a key tenant in the proper integration of SSE into a Weapons System., * Experience in developing organizational policies and procedures to support the U.S. Navy command-wide

 * Providing an analytical approach to solving complex security problems that can be documented and use in other Use-Cases
 * Familiarity with Critical Program Information Identification and Criticality Analysis (DoD Instruction 5200.39, Critical Program Information (CPI)
 * Familiarity with DoD Instruction 5200.44, Protection of Mission Critical) Functions to Achieve Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN),
 * Exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
 * Familiarity with the content contained in Program Protection Plans
 * Travel to government site at Washington Navy Yard weekly, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * INCOSE Certified System Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
 * Experience with business capture and proposal strategy/authoring
 * Facilitating and leading growth of a business area
 * Experience within the U.S. Navy''s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Office and the Strategic Weapon Systems