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Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Gridiron ITArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 21, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Senior Systems Engineer with a Top Secret clearance, you'll have the opportunity to drive critical advancements in cryptographic systems and key management within a reputable organization, enjoying a competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid work model. If you possess a strong technical background and a passion for secure systems engineering, this role offers significant potential for professional growth and impact. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge technology and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
$100k - $150k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Arlington, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Job Description
Support engineering activities to modernize cryptographic systems and key management, performing research, requirements definition, and solution development across DoW platforms and networks. Responsibilities • Conduct engineering analysis, requirements development, and solution optimization for secure systems. • Contribute to assessments of current/future cryptographic capabilities and modernization impacts. • Prepare technical documentation and support interoperability and verification/validation activities.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years related experience. • Experience with secure systems engineering and implementation aligned to standards/policy. • Top Secret clearance Nice to Have Qualifications • Exposure to PQC migration and enterprise crypto inventory processes. • Collaboration experience with related DoW orgs (e.g., DISA, NSA, USCYBERCOM, DoW components).

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies.

Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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