CareerPlan

System Security Engineer

Cambridge, MAFull-time$75k2026-04-30 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Designing and implementing cybersecurity architecture and security strategies for critical national security systems, including military defense and space exploration.

Role type

Senior System Security Engineer (Cybersecurity & Cryptography)

Builds

Cyber resilient technologies for national security missions

Domain

Defense & Space Systems Security

Required skills

System Security Concepts & Design, Resilient Architecture, Anomaly & Contingency Management, Cryptography & Key Management, NIST/NSA/DoD Standards Compliance, Security Strategy Design, Security Infrastructure Configuration, Incident Response Planning, Technical Reporting

Preferred skills

STPA-Sec, Model-based System Engineering (Cameo/MagicDraw), PKI/Key Management Infrastructure, Vulnerability Remediation, R&D Proposal Drafting

Technologies

NIST SP 800.160, NIST CSF 2.0, DoD Cyber Tabletop Guide, NIST SP 800-57, NIST 800.53, RMF, MITRE Attack Framework, DoD Instruction 3150.02

Responsibilities

Develop and track security measures for network infrastructure; Design comprehensive cybersecurity architecture; Define and document system security requirements; Configure and maintain security hardware/software; Monitor systems for irregular behavior and breaches; Plan and update information security strategy; Educate staff on security best practices; Execute security approaches for defined problems; Contribute to technical reports and presentations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC