Systems Security Engineer (SSE), Journeyman

Job overview

The Systems Security Engineer (SSE), Journeyman role is onsite at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland; the listing location is identified as 20670, MD. The estimated salary range is $130,000–$145,000. The position supports the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Program Office (PMA-268) cybersecurity program. The engineer leads and coordinates system-security engineering and cybersecurity activities across the program’s systems. The work helps define and trace security requirements, assess risks and vulnerabilities, support authorization and certification, and keep cybersecurity considerations integrated into program decisions.

What you'll do

• Support PMA-268 cybersecurity program documentation and planning
• coordinate changes affecting security posture and authorization
• lead system-security engineering and IPT cybersecurity activities
• define and trace security requirements
• track security measures
• conduct critical-function analysis and CPI assessments
• recommend security solutions
• support cyber survivability assessments and certification
• coordinate stakeholders and risk mitigation
• assist the ISSO with information types, impact levels, POA&M findings, and hardware/software reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems security engineer

sse

journeyman

patuxent river naval air station

maryland

$130k–$145k

cybersecurity

system security engineering

dod

active secret clearance

pma-268

security requirements

cyber risk assessments

kairos

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical coverage
• employer-paid dental, vision, basic life/AD&D, and short- and long-term insurance
• employer-contributed HSA
• 401(k) match
• discretionary bonuses
• paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• certification and tuition reimbursement
• paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• rewards and recognition.

Why this role

Requires an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship eligibility for the government background investigation.

About the employer

KAIROS Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.