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Senior Systems Security Engineer [$235k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance

SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 21, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a significant opportunity to lead critical security initiatives, leveraging your expertise to maintain robust security postures and compliance for enterprise information systems. If you're a seasoned security professional with an active TS/SCI-FS Polygraph, this position provides excellent compensation and the chance to make a substantial impact within a mission-focused organization. Apply today to advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Summary: • Serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) overseeing operational security postures and policy enforcement. • Maintain security compliance, support Certification && Accreditation (C&&A), and conduct system and network vulnerability assessments. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate threats, manage IAVAs, and oversee configuration management for security-relevant hardware, software, and firmware.

Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 20+ years • Total Compensation: $235k+ yearly (tentative) Job Description: • Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. • Maintain the operational security posture for enterprise information systems across connected, standalone, and isolated environments. • Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) management, including initiating scans, completing vulnerability remediation, and deploying security patches. • Develop and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and maintain comprehensive documentation for Certification && Accreditation. • Provide configuration management for security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware. • Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms and evaluate security architectures to ensure compliance.

About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com. To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our

Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency

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