Systems Engineer Level 1

WOOD Consulting Services • Fort Meade, MD

1d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission‑driven cyber team where your skills directly protect, enable, and strengthen critical national‑level systems. We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer (SE1) to provide hands‑on technical cyber capabilities in support of ongoing mission operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a practical, problem‑solving environment and wants to make an immediate impact on enterprise‑scale cybersecurity.
In this position, you will be responsible for the operation and security of an enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)—a foundational service essential to trust, identity, and secure communications across the mission. You’ll apply your technical strengths every day through scripting, system management, troubleshooting, and operational security controls, ensuring the reliability and resilience of critical systems. You won’t just maintain systems—you’ll help safeguard the mission.
This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Requirements

• 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 and seven (7) years as a SE in program and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• U.S. Citizens
• Possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical cyber capabilities and solutions supporting real‑world mission needs.
• Perform hands‑on PKI operations, ensuring enterprise‑wide certificate services remain secure, available, and dependable.
• Conduct system administration, automation, and scripting to streamline processes and improve cyber readiness.
• Contribute directly to maintaining and enhancing the security posture of essential mission systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level