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Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer FSP

Job in Fort Meade, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Listing for: HRUCKUS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 148000 - 269000 USD Yearly USD 148000.00 269000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer FSP

Join us at HRUCKUS to support a critical Information Assurance program in Fort Meade, MD. This role requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience. The Principal Engineer will conduct high assurance evaluations, develop and support security documentation, and manage DoD C&A processes.

Responsibilities
  • Perform cybersecurity high assurance evaluation activities, reviewing security evaluation documents and other high assurance artifacts for devices undergoing certification and assessment.
  • Provide technical support for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems, including requirement elicitation, functional allocation, and systems requirements reviews.
  • Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process and other Government C&A processes.
  • Attend and participate in relevant security‑related meetings and reviews to translate vulnerability knowledge into guidance to prevent 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.
Required Skills
  • Twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university (or five (5) years of additional SE experience can substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree).
  • Information Assurance/Cryptographic experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and lead small teams.
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
Desired Skills
  • Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and/or evaluation.
  • In‑depth knowledge of DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (and other Government C&A processes).
  • Experience in Space System Engineering.
Details
  • Job Title:

    Principal Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
  • Location:

    Fort Meade, MD 20755
  • Work Arrangement:
    Full Time, Onsite
  • Clearance Requirement:
    Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Compensation: $148,000 to $269,000 per year.
  • Additional factors considered: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, bargaining agreements, and applicable law.
Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

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