Information Systems Security Engineer

CareerCircle
Fort Meade, MD, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$107,900.0 - $195,050.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Systems Engineering Bioinformatics Microsoft Outlook Cloud Computing Signals Intelligence CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Systems Firmware Networking Hardware Key Management
+8 more
Network Architecture Systems Development Life Cycle Rapid Prototyping Process Software Engineering Software Systems Software Vulnerability Management Computer Network Operations Information Technology

Job description

Teamwork Equities Market Data Cryptography Cyber Security Ancient History Computer Science Software Systems Security Testing Technical Support Systems Engineering Information Assurance Engineering Management Requirements Elicitation Vulnerability Management Verbal Communication Skills Requirements Specifications Security Requirements Analysis Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex, mission-critical Program? Well, look no further! Leidos is currently looking to add a Sr. Systems Engineer to an Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD.

The successful candidate will participate in the development/evaluation of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, security requirements and security testing documents. Provide technical support for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, and performing technical/non-technical assessments. Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes., Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities to include reviews of security evaluation documents and other high assurance artifacts/documents for devices undergoing certification and assessment, to ensure devices meet security requirements. Attend and participate in relevant security-related meetings and reviews in an effort to translate vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent and/or manage risk. Clearly document security deficiencies found in the evaluation of artifacts and documents. Recommend requirement clarification and process/template improvement to mitigate security concerns., 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. Related Jobs Information Systems Security Engineer (Part-time) Leidos Columbia, MDOn-Site Auditing Equities Operations Purchasing Upskilling Market Data NIST 800-53 Cryptography Self-Starter Key Management Microsoft Excel Ancient History Defense In Depth Microsoft Outlook Rapid Prototyping Analytical Method Systems Engineering GIAC Certifications Enterprise Security Technology Research Time Off Management Security Engineering Software Development CompTIA Security+ CE Signals Intelligence Information Assurance Prototype Development Risk Management Framework Computer Network Operations Information Systems Security GIAC Security Leadership Certification Systems Security Certified Practitioner Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Leidos Linthicum Heights, MDOn-Site Planning Teamwork Equities Market Data Cryptography Cyber Security Ancient History Computer Science Software Systems Security Testing Technical Support Systems Engineering Information Assurance Engineering Management Requirements Elicitation Vulnerability Management Verbal Communication Skills Requirements Specifications Security Requirements Analysis Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Senior Information Systems Security Engineer Leidos Linthicum, MD*On-Site Planning Firmware Equities Leadership Innovation Mitigation Cyber Risk CNSSI 1253 Market Data Gap Analysis Communication Risk Analysis Cyber Security Risk Mitigation Risk Management Cloud Computing Ancient History Computer Science Security Systems Command Controls Operating Systems Security Policies Incident Response Systems Engineering Information Privacy Networking Hardware Security Engineering Network Architecture Emerging Technologies Information Assurance Architecture Analysis Risk Management Framework Cyber Security Assessment Information Systems Security Security Requirements Analysis CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)

Requirements

Eight years of System Engineering experience Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.

  • Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must
  • Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required

You Might Also Have:

  • Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and or evaluation
  • DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes.
  • Experience in Space System Engineering

Benefits & conditions

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

About the company

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares., Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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