Systems Engineer, Senior
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $148,300 to $266,900
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Annapolis Junction, MD
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- LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team!
In this role you will:
- Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.
- Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principals and knowledge, utilizing any available information, including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecture
- Perform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities. Incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).
- Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.
- As a Lead Sr Systems Engineer, you will contribute to building a strong team with depth in the system engineering process to exceed technical performance expectations within the mission space.
- Leverage your interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with our customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve our ability to accomplish our mission
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of Systems Engineering experience. Experience may be substituted with education as follows:
- High School Diploma: + 15 years System Engineering Experience
- Relevant Bachelor's degree in a STEM field + 11 years System Engineering
- Relevant Master's degree in a STEM field + 9 years System Engineering
- Minimum 6 years of experience serving as a Lead Systems Engineer, with demonstrated success leading, managing, and collaborating across multidisciplinary organizations, teams, and stakeholders.
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust architecture, implementation, or engineering initiatives.
Desired Qualifications:
- Cybersecurity certification (Sec+, CISSP, CEH, etc)
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160
- Familiarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes
- Experience with / knowledge of large-scale DOD Systems
INFESTED
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($148,300) is above 66% of the 207 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 8 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $162,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSystems Engineer, Senior$148,300 to $266,900
Senior M&S Software Developer$148,300 to $266,900
Senior AFSIM Engineer - TS/SCI$148,300 to $266,900
Senior Platform DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly$148,300 to $266,900
Cloud Systems Engineer$148,300 to $266,900
Principal Project Manager - Highway Design/Construction - Transportation$148,300 to $266,900
Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS)$148,300 to $266,900
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineer, Senior (this listing) | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior M&S Software Developer | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior AFSIM Engineer - TS/SCI | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior Platform DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Cloud Systems Engineer | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Principal Project Manager - Highway Design/Construction - Transportation | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS) | $148,300 - $266,900 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-13
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD, Annapolis Junction
Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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