Crypto Systems Engineer

Description

Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex, mission-critical Program? Well, look no further! Leidos is currently looking to add a Sr. Crypto Systems Engineer to an Information Assurance Program near Ft. Meade, MD.

The successful candidate will participate in the development/evaluation of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, security requirements and security testing documents. Provide technical support for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, and performing technical/non-technical assessments.

Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes).

Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities to include reviews of security evaluation documents and other high assurance artifacts/documents for devices undergoing certification and assessment, to ensure devices meet security requirements. Attend and participate in relevant security-related meetings and reviews in an effort to translate vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent and/or manage risk. Clearly document security deficiencies found in the evaluation of artifacts and documents.

Recommend requirement clarification and process/template improvement to mitigate security concerns.

Eight years of System Engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

• Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams
• Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required

• Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and or evaluation
• DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes).
• Experience in Space System Engineering

Pay Range $ - $

March 3, 2026

For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.