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# Information Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Microsoft Outlook, Cloud Computing, Signals Intelligence, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Key Management, Network Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/linthicum-heights/ef0d69f2-66c1-4f9c-aaf1-22419e12574a

## About the Role

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

## 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.
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