System Security Engineer (5168)
Location
Patuxent River, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 04, 2026
SMX is seeking a Journeyman System Security Engineer (SSE) to support Unmanned Carrier Aviation Program Office (PMA-268) located at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Provide support to PMA-268 Cyber Leads in execution of the PMA-268 Cybersecurity Program:
+ Provide support in drafting and reviewing Program Documentation, Policies and Plans.
+ Coordinate with PMA-268 Cyber Leads when changes occur that might affect system’s security posture, cybersecurity authorization(s) and/or certifications.
+ Lead product specific System Security Engineering activities for all systems within scope of IPT:
+ Provide oversight of all IPT cybersecurity activities.
+ Review system documentation to obtain and sustain Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge of the system architecture, functionality and capabilities
+ Work closely with the IPT Class Desk and IPT Leadership to ensure early engagement when cybersecurity items m...
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Provide support to PMA-268 Cyber Leads in execution of the PMA-268 Cybersecurity Program:
+ Provide support in drafting and reviewing Program Documentation, Policies and Plans.
+ Coordinate with PMA-268 Cyber Leads when changes occur that might affect system’s security posture, cybersecurity authorization(s) and/or certifications.
+ Lead product specific System Security Engineering activities for all systems within scope of IPT:
+ Provide oversight of all IPT cybersecurity activities.
+ Review system documentation to obtain and sustain Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge of the system architecture, functionality and capabilities
+ Work closely with the IPT Class Desk and IPT Leadership to ensure early engagement when cybersecurity items m...