Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Leidos

163d • $126,100 - $227,950

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Fourteen (14) 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.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave.
• Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees