Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Leidos offers a competitive compensation package and benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and career growth. This onsite role in Linthicum Heights, Maryland focuses on leading high assurance cybersecurity activities, guiding systems engineering across development and testing, and supporting DoD Certification & Accreditation processes on a mission critical Information Assurance program. Salary is listed from $87,100 to $157,450 per year.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and evaluation of key systems engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, and Requirements Specifications
• Define security requirements and security test documentation; provide technical leadership across system development, integration, and testing activities
• Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, and functional allocation efforts
• Conduct systems requirements reviews and perform both technical and non-technical assessments
• Support planning and test analysis for the DoD Certification & Accreditation process and other government C&A processes
• Perform high assurance cybersecurity evaluation activities for devices undergoing certification
• Review and assess security artifacts to ensure compliance with stringent security requirements
• Clearly document security deficiencies and provide actionable recommendations
• Translate vulnerability insights into practical risk mitigation guidance
• Recommend improvements to requirements, processes, and templates to strengthen overall security posture
• Collaborate across teams and participate in security focused meetings and technical reviews

Requirements

• 7 years of Systems Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field; five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may substitute for a degree
• Strong background in Information Assurance and/or Cryptographic systems
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in collaborative team environments and leading small technical teams
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance