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Senior System Security Engineer

Cambridge, MA💼 Full-time💰 $82,300–$82,300🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and implement comprehensive cybersecurity architecture and security measures to protect information, network infrastructure, and computer systems against cyber threats.

Role type

Senior System Security Engineer

Builds

Secure platforms and systems-of-systems

Domain

Defense, space exploration, cybersecurity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Systems engineering, cybersecurity architecture, security strategy design, security requirements definition, security infrastructure configuration, security monitoring, risk identification, mitigation strategy development, technical reporting, mentorship

Preferred skills

Full life-cycle systems engineering, secured system design, program protection planning, STIG development, supply chain risk management, cryptographic key management, R&D proposal writing

Technologies

DOORS, MATLAB, Python

Responsibilities

Develop and execute security measures to protect information and network infrastructure; Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture; Identify, define, and document system security requirements; Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware; Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures; Plan, develop, implement, and update information security strategy; Educate and train staff on security best practices; Lead tasks while tracking priorities, scope, cost, and schedule; Derive plans to solve complex problems across the program lifecycle; Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop mitigation strategies; Mentor less experienced engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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