{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"02f25eafa9d1a2fd393bfa25","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02f25eafa9d1a2fd393bfa25","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02f25eafa9d1a2fd393bfa25","title":"Systems Engineer 4 - (Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Zero Trust)","description":"Systems Engineer 4 - (Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, DCO)\n\nClearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required\nPosition ID: 10-5011-SE4\nLocation: Annapolis Junction, Maryland\n\nDescription:\n\nPerform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.\n\nPerform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principles and knowledge, utilizing available information including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.\n\nPerform independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities and incorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).\n\nPerform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.\n\nAs a technical leader, manage Sr. Systems Engineers directly, ensure they are fully utilized, and help build a strong systems engineering team.\n\nLeverage interpersonal skills to foster customer relationships and gather insights, information, and documentation to support the mission.\n\nPerform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems.\nPerform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments.\nPerform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities.\nIncorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents.\nPerform technical evaluations of contractor proposals.\nEnsure Sr Systems Engineers are fully utilized and using their best skillset.\nEncourage technical performance expectations.\nParticipate in building a strong team with depth in the system engineering process.\nLeverage interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with customers.\n\nPosition Required Skills:\n\nCybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems.\nOCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) and DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) concepts.\nLong-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments.\nUse of architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.\nIndependent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities.\nIncorporation of systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents.\nTechnical evaluation of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.\nLeadership of systems engineering teams.\nCustomer relationship development and information gathering.\n\nPosition Desired Skills:\n\nCybersecurity certification (e.g., Sec+, CISSP, CEH).\nFamiliarity with NIST SP 800-160.\nFamiliarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes.\nExperience with or knowledge of large-scale DOD systems.\n\nSE4 Qualifications:\n\nMinimum 15 years of system engineering experience (BS degree in STEM counts as 4 years; MS in STEM counts as an additional 2 years).\n\n6 years as a system engineer lead with experience leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations, groups, and teams.\n\nRelevant BS degree in a STEM field.\n\nZero Trust experience.\n\nSalary Range: $219k-$267k (Annually)\n\nThe range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nAkina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.\n\nAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.\n\nWe are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\nwww.akina-inc.com/careers","company":"Akina","rawCompany":"akina","city":"Annapolis Junction","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T11:28:54.656Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer 4 - (Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Zero Trust)","description":"Systems Engineer 4 - (Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, DCO)\n\nClearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required\nPosition ID: 10-5011-SE4\nLocation: Annapolis Junction, Maryland\n\nDescription:\n\nPerform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.\n\nPerform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principles and knowledge, utilizing available information including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.\n\nPerform independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities and incorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).\n\nPerform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.\n\nAs a technical leader, manage Sr. Systems Engineers directly, ensure they are fully utilized, and help build a strong systems engineering team.\n\nLeverage interpersonal skills to foster customer relationships and gather insights, information, and documentation to support the mission.\n\nPerform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems.\nPerform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments.\nPerform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities.\nIncorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents.\nPerform technical evaluations of contractor proposals.\nEnsure Sr Systems Engineers are fully utilized and using their best skillset.\nEncourage technical performance expectations.\nParticipate in building a strong team with depth in the system engineering process.\nLeverage interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with customers.\n\nPosition Required Skills:\n\nCybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems.\nOCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) and DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) concepts.\nLong-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments.\nUse of architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture.\nIndependent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities.\nIncorporation of systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents.\nTechnical evaluation of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.\nLeadership of systems engineering teams.\nCustomer relationship development and information gathering.\n\nPosition Desired Skills:\n\nCybersecurity certification (e.g., Sec+, CISSP, CEH).\nFamiliarity with NIST SP 800-160.\nFamiliarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes.\nExperience with or knowledge of large-scale DOD systems.\n\nSE4 Qualifications:\n\nMinimum 15 years of system engineering experience (BS degree in STEM counts as 4 years; MS in STEM counts as an additional 2 years).\n\n6 years as a system engineer lead with experience leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations, groups, and teams.\n\nRelevant BS degree in a STEM field.\n\nZero Trust experience.\n\nSalary Range: $219k-$267k (Annually)\n\nThe range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nAkina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.\n\nAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. 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