What You'll Do: We are seeking a highly motivated Security Engineer to support technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, risk analysis, and operational support activities for complex enterprise systems. This role will contribute to the full system lifecycle, from concept development and design through installation, operations, maintenance, and disposal. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to translate customer and operational requirements into effective, scalable system solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints. This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days per week work from a customer facility in Beltsville, MD. This position supports a mission-focused technical environment requiring collaboration across engineering, operations, and program management teams. Candidates should be comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving technical priorities.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead engineer for Darktrace NDR appliances
Perform technical planning and systems engineering activities
Support system integration, verification, and validation efforts
Conduct cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses
Analyze systems across all lifecycle phases, including:
Concept development
Design and fabrication
Testing and installation
Operations and maintenance
System disposal and transition
Translate customer and product requirements into total system solutions
Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and program leadership
Support troubleshooting, operational analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure technical solutions align with mission and program objectives
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in one of the following or a related technical discipline: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Telecommunications, Related scientific or technical field
Candidates must possess one or more of the following certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNA Security, CISSP (or Associate of CISSP), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP
5+ Years of hands-on experience with systems engineering lifecycle
3+ year of experience with Network Detection & Response (NDR) tools like Dark Trace
Active Secret clearance (or higher) is required
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust (HRPT) clearance.
Set yourself apart:
Experience with Darktrace NDR
Strong systems engineering and analytical capabilities
Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical environments
Knowledge of systems lifecycle management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate and represents the range the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.
