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Senior Systems Security Engineer

United States, Woburn 40.00 - 75.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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We are seeking a System Security Engineer to support the design, assessment, and protection of secure embedded and real‑time systems. This position focuses on applying System Security Engineering (SSE), cybersecurity principles, and Anti‑Tamper methodologies across complex hardware, software, and system architectures. This engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system protection requirements are met throughout the development lifecycle. The role requires strong analytical skills, hands‑on technical experience, and the ability to work with sensitive system information under strict security controls.

Job Responsibility

  • Apply System Security Engineering (SSE) and cybersecurity principles to embedded and real‑time systems
  • Support development of security requirements, assessments, architecture inputs, and protection strategies
  • Perform or support reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and Anti‑Tamper evaluations
  • Contribute to secure design, implementation, and testing activities for hardware and software systems
  • Support the creation and maintenance of security documentation, including technical assessments, risk reports, and compliance artifacts
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams to ensure security requirements are implemented and validated
  • Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and system integration activities
  • Support secure configuration management practices and adherence to program security policies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
  • Minimum 5+ years of prior relevant engineering experience
  • Experience working in at least one of the following domains: System Security Engineering
  • Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Anti‑Tamper (AT)
  • Embedded system protection/security
  • Computer technology reverse engineering
  • Strong understanding of secure system design principles
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating or protecting hardware/software systems
  • Ability to start with an active Secret clearance (transferable)

Nice to have

  • Experience applying security engineering across complex embedded, software, or hardware systems
  • Familiarity with DoD security frameworks, system protection policies, or certification requirements
  • Experience with vulnerability analysis tools or embedded cybersecurity assessment
  • Understanding of system‑level requirements, specifications, and security control implementation
  • Experience supporting technical reviews, audits, or compliance documentation
  • Ability to work within interdisciplinary engineering teams
  • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills

What we offer

  • medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
  • ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months
  • HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
  • corporate discount savings program
  • on-demand training program
  • access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months tenure
  • certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
  • dedicated customer service team
  • certified Career Coach
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