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Systems Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Kelly FedSecurPhoenix, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 13, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the aerospace and defense sector, with a competitive hourly rate of $100-$108. You will thrive here if you are a motivated Systems Security Engineer with a DoD Secret clearance who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop robust security solutions. Apply now to shape the future of mission-critical applications!

Quick Overview

Salary
$100 - $108/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Posted
Yesterday
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Job Description

Job Title: Systems Security Engineer Duration: 7+ months with possible extensions Pay: $100-$108/hr. (depending on experience) Shift: 9-80 Schedule. 1 st Shift- 630am start time Travel: Ability to travel, up to 15% of the time (location dependent) Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance Can be remote but must be able to report to any of the below hubs when needed.

Hubs

  • Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
  • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
  • Cypress, California, United States
  • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
  • Gainesville, Florida United States Position Overview:
  • Our client is looking for the best and brightest talent to help bring cutting-edge technology to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.
  • We bridge commercial innovation with defense-grade security to ensure our warfighters and allies have the technological advantage.
  • We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Systems Engineer to develop the next generation of industry-leading rugged, secure processing solutions.
  • In this role, you'll be part of a Systems Engineering team primarily working within our Processing Technology business unit designing, integrating, verifying, and delivering rugged, secure, embedded products.
  • You'll have the opportunity to shape technology across multiple lines of business and multiple product lines.
  • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and robust protections against reverse engineering, unauthorized access, and exploitation.
  • You'll be working in a matrix organization as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team while collaborating with Line of Business Chief Engineers, systems engineering, program management, business development, operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to meet customer needs.
  • The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in an environment of an integrated mindset, unconstrained thinking, and being empowered to make decisions.
  • If you are passionate about systems engineering, security, cutting-edge technology, and have a experience in developing secure/anti-tamper processing solutions, we want to hear from you.

Required Qualifications: MUST HAVES

  • Bachelor's Science degree or higher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
  • Typically requires 6+ years' experience in Systems Engineering.
  • Experience in system engineering principles, including requirements development and management, system design, and verification/validation.
  • Experience in System Security Engineering (SSE) principles, reverse engineering & embedded security.
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and/or testing of real-time embedded security solutions targeted for Department of Defense (DoD) platforms.
  • Experience in generating Anti-Tamper technologies, techniques, and principles, including hardware/software protections, secure boot, and encryption.
  • Experience with Cyber Security, and/or Key Management plans.
  • Experience in vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis to identify potential attack vectors and mitigation strategies.
  • U.S. citizen with an active U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
  • Strong understanding of anti-tamper technologies, techniques, and principles, including hardware/software protections, secure boot, and encryption.
  • Familiarity with Security State of the Art FPGAs and Intel CPUs
  • Familiarity in design, integration, test, and fielding of secure systems
  • Familiarity VPX and/or rack mount server hardware
  • Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architect or equivalent MBSE tools.
  • Experience with Jama, Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket.
  • Ability to travel, up to 15% of the time (location dependent) Additional Information Worker can be remote but must be able to report to any of the below hubs when needed.

Hubs

  • Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
  • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
  • Cypress, California, United States
  • West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
  • Gainesville, Florida United States Why Kelly? Kelly® puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering & scientific talent and services since 1965. And Engineering & Scientific job seekers know Kelly® as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short-term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly® to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests. As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:
  • Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies
  • Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
  • Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center
  • Weekly pay and service bonus plans
  • Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire* 10436476

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