Systems Security Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Systems Security Engineer jobs in Maryland are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, federal civilian agencies, and cybersecurity firms anchored to the National Security Agency corridor in the Baltimore-Annapolis-Fort Meade area, with additional hiring in the Washington D.C. suburbs including Bethesda and Rockville. Major employers with a lasting presence include Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Booz Allen Hamilton, all of which maintain large Maryland footprints and hire systems security engineers at every seniority level. The most in-demand specialties are zero-trust architecture, vulnerability management, and compliance-focused security engineering tied to federal frameworks like NIST and RMF. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
MileOne Autogroup is seeking an experienced IT Systems & Security Engineer to join our IT team and provide additional technical depth across our technology environment.
This position will be full time, onsite at our Corporate office in Towson, MD.
This position will work collaboratively with our existing IT team, providing additional expertise and coverage across infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, telecommunications, virtualization, cloud services, and enterprise systems. The role is intended to complement the strengths of our current team while providing an additional resource for complex issues, cross-functional projects, and technical initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded IT professional who enjoys working across different technologies, solving difficult problems, and helping others.
Compensation range: $85,000 - $125,000
Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside existing IT team members to provide technical support and expertise across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, telecommunications, virtualization, cloud services, and other enterprise technologies.- Support cybersecurity initiatives including system hardening, vulnerability remediation, access controls, incident response, and monitoring.
- Serve as an additional escalation resource for complex technical issues, particularly those involving multiple systems or functional areas.
- Assist with troubleshooting, upgrades, migrations, implementations, and other IT projects.
- Participate in the organization's ISO 27001 certification and ongoing information security program, including controls, documentation, remediation, and continuous improvement.
- Assist with business continuity, disaster recovery, backup, and system resiliency efforts.
- Help identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, monitoring, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with team members.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system diagrams.
- Work with internal teams and outside partners to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Significant hands-on experience working in enterprise IT environments.- Broad technical knowledge across multiple areas of IT, including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, virtualization, telecommunications, identity, cloud services, and endpoint technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work through complex issues that cross multiple technologies.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and enterprise security practices.
- Experience with ISO 27001, information security management systems, security frameworks, or compliance programs is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience with SIEM, SOC, or MDR solutions highly desired.
- Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technologies and work effectively across different technical areas.
- Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
- A practical problem-solving approach with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Demonstrated technical experience, problem-solving ability, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse IT team are more important for this position.
- Relevant industry certifications are desired though hands-on experience can be substituted.
Our MileOne Employee Advantage:
MileOne believes that taking care of our employees is the most important step in creating a positive workplace and a successful company. MileOne offers a number of exclusive benefits and programs that are designed to help our employees and their families succeed both at home and in the workplace.
MileOne Employee Advantage includes health and financial benefits, and training and mentoring. We also offer an Employee Purchase Program, the MileOne Support Fund: by Employees, for Employees, the NextMile Scholarship Program, an Employee Assistance Program and more.
MileOne Autogroup is an equal opportunity employer and we maintain a drug free work environment
By applying for this job, you agree to receive email communication, as well as telephone and/or SMS text communications using an autodialer or otherwise, at the number you have provided. Message and data rates may apply; text STOP to opt out after receiving text communications.
Certain positions require the use of mobile-based authentication to access MileOne systems, applications, or information. Employees in these positions must be able to meet MileOne’s applicable technology and information security requirements, which includes access to a compatible mobile device and the use of MileOne-approved authentication or security applications.
MOAG
Salary Range
$85,000 - $125,000
Zip Code
21204Job Description
MileOne Autogroup is seeking an experienced IT Systems & Security Engineer to join our IT team and provide additional technical depth across our technology environment.
This position will be full time, onsite at our Corporate office in Towson, MD.
This position will work collaboratively with our existing IT team, providing additional expertise and coverage across infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, telecommunications, virtualization, cloud services, and enterprise systems. The role is intended to complement the strengths of our current team while providing an additional resource for complex issues, cross-functional projects, and technical initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded IT professional who enjoys working across different technologies, solving difficult problems, and helping others.
Compensation range: $85,000 - $125,000
Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside existing IT team members to provide technical support and expertise across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, telecommunications, virtualization, cloud services, and other enterprise technologies.- Support cybersecurity initiatives including system hardening, vulnerability remediation, access controls, incident response, and monitoring.
- Serve as an additional escalation resource for complex technical issues, particularly those involving multiple systems or functional areas.
- Assist with troubleshooting, upgrades, migrations, implementations, and other IT projects.
- Participate in the organization's ISO 27001 certification and ongoing information security program, including controls, documentation, remediation, and continuous improvement.
- Assist with business continuity, disaster recovery, backup, and system resiliency efforts.
- Help identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, monitoring, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with team members.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system diagrams.
- Work with internal teams and outside partners to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Significant hands-on experience working in enterprise IT environments.- Broad technical knowledge across multiple areas of IT, including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, virtualization, telecommunications, identity, cloud services, and endpoint technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work through complex issues that cross multiple technologies.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and enterprise security practices.
- Experience with ISO 27001, information security management systems, security frameworks, or compliance programs is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience with SIEM, SOC, or MDR solutions highly desired.
- Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technologies and work effectively across different technical areas.
- Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
- A practical problem-solving approach with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Demonstrated technical experience, problem-solving ability, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse IT team are more important for this position.
- Relevant industry certifications are desired though hands-on experience can be substituted.
Our MileOne Employee Advantage:
MileOne believes that taking care of our employees is the most important step in creating a positive workplace and a successful company. MileOne offers a number of exclusive benefits and programs that are designed to help our employees and their families succeed both at home and in the workplace.
MileOne Employee Advantage includes health and financial benefits, and training and mentoring. We also offer an Employee Purchase Program, the MileOne Support Fund: by Employees, for Employees, the NextMile Scholarship Program, an Employee Assistance Program and more.
MileOne Autogroup is an equal opportunity employer and we maintain a drug free work environment
By applying for this job, you agree to receive email communication, as well as telephone and/or SMS text communications using an autodialer or otherwise, at the number you have provided. Message and data rates may apply; text STOP to opt out after receiving text communications.
Certain positions require the use of mobile-based authentication to access MileOne systems, applications, or information. Employees in these positions must be able to meet MileOne’s applicable technology and information security requirements, which includes access to a compatible mobile device and the use of MileOne-approved authentication or security applications.
MOAG
Salary Range
$85,000 - $125,000
Zip Code
21204See All 133+ Systems Security Engineer Jobs in Maryland
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Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Systems Security Engineer Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin11
- Leidos9
- Johnson Controls8
- Power3 Solutions7
- Birchmere5B
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems security engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance required by most Maryland defense and federal employers
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related engineering discipline
- Active CISSP, CEH, or Security+ certification recognized across Maryland federal and defense job listings
- Hands-on experience with NIST Risk Management Framework compliance and federal security assessment processes
- Proficiency with SIEM tools, intrusion detection systems, and enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms
- Strong understanding of network security architecture, firewall configuration, and endpoint protection strategies
Systems Security Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems security engineer in Maryland?
Maryland does not issue a state-specific license for systems security engineers, so the path runs through federal clearance eligibility and industry certifications. Most Maryland employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field, followed by a CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent credential. Because so much Maryland hiring is tied to federal defense and intelligence contracts, obtaining or sponsoring a DoD security clearance early is the most important differentiating step.
How much do systems security engineers make in Maryland?
Systems security engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $144,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,910 for the lowest 10% to over $185,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire systems security engineers in Maryland?
Maryland systems security engineer roles are posted by Lockheed Martin, Leidos, and Johnson Controls and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense contractors and federal agency support firms means hiring tends to cluster around employers with active government contracts rather than commercial tech companies.
Which Maryland cities have the most systems security engineer jobs?
Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, and Columbia have the most systems security engineer openings in Maryland. The distribution is shaped by the dense cluster of defense contractors, federal agencies, and intelligence community support firms in the Baltimore to Fort Meade corridor, while the D.C. suburbs of Bethesda and Rockville attract large consulting firms and civilian agency work that fills out smaller metro totals.
Are there remote systems security engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than many technical roles, because systems security engineering is heavily analysis and architecture-driven work that does not always require on-site access to hardware. About 52% of systems security engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though cleared positions tied to classified environments are almost always required on-site. The most remote-friendly sub-areas are policy and compliance work, threat analysis, and security architecture design.
How can I get hired as a systems security engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior security analyst or IT security administrator role at one of Maryland's large defense contractors or federal agency support firms, which often run new-graduate hiring programs. Employers like Northrop Grumman and Leidos recruit from University of Maryland and University of Baltimore cybersecurity programs and hire candidates who are clearance-eligible even without an active clearance yet. Earning a CompTIA Security+ before applying and building a home lab portfolio demonstrating hands-on skills with tools like Splunk or Wireshark gives candidates a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to systems security engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to systems security engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across defense, federal, and commercial employers. Search the listings for roles that match your clearance level, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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