System Security Engineer (5168)

SMX
📍 Patuxent River, MD, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

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...

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Job Details

  • Location Patuxent River, MD
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 25, 2026