Journeyman Systems Security Engineer (Security Engineering, Analyst)

Support a federal government client at NAS Patuxent River in Patuxent River, MD. This position currently requires an on-site schedule and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identification of weapon system critical program information (CPI), and determination of consequence of compromise.
• Conduct critical analysis and modeling on proposed architectures.
• Document protective architectures.
• Develop and advocate contractual requirements in support of developmental programs.
• Facilitate evaluation of weapons system architectures for compliance to protection standards.
• Coordinate with program, service, Joint and Department of Defense agencies to ensure system horizontal protection requirements are met.
• Assist the Navy Verification & Validation (V&V) team with assessment of system designs and solutions.
• Support program risk management, mitigation and reporting.
• Communicate across the technical teams to share information, address issues, and accelerate pace of new development.
• Serve as a Technical Review Board (TRB) member for systems technical events providing SSE expertise.
• Travel 10 - 15% to other sites, as needed.

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in systems engineering including Systems Security Engineering and associated role.
• Must have programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems and as well as guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems.
• Required experience with application of systems engineering methods and tools in the development of weapon systems.
• Knowledge and direct experience in systems engineering, SSE and cyber security related to weapon systems and platforms.
• Knowledge and understanding of systems engineering processes and applications.
• Knowledge and experience in DoD systems acquisition life cycle.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Current Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance (clearance process considers financial background aspects).
• US Citizenship required.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering & digital engineering transformations.
• Recent and direct experience in AT systems engineering is highly desired.
• Recent and direct experience with DoD acquisitions is highly desired.
• Master’s degree in related scientific or technical discipline.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance.
• Additional benefits and incentives may apply, communicated during the hiring process.

Pay

Projected compensation range is $70,000 - $104,000 per year. Final salary is determined based on individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations.

About the Company

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals delivering world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology. MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all career stages and is known for a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. Awards and recognitions include:

• 2021 - 2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)
• 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)
• 2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work®
• 2021 - 2025, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™
• 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™
• 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity
• 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)
• 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter
• 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category
• 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense