Senior Systems Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper/Program Protection) - P3 (Onsite)

Job#: 3024224

Job Description:
System Security Engineer (Mid-Level)

Clearance Required: Active Secret (required prior to start)

Work Schedule: 9/80

Location: Onsite

Experience Level: Mid-Level (5+ years)

Education: Bachelor's degree in STEM preferred
Overview

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.
Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Work Environment

• Onsite, collaborative engineering environment
• Frequent interaction with systems, security, software, and hardware engineering teams
• Requires strong communication and the ability to work on sensitive, security-relevant tasks

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.