Mid Level Systems Security Engineer Jobs

Mid level systems security engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own security projects end to end, guide junior teammates, and make architectural decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with 22% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Kastle Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, and IES Communications hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles137+
Top stateVirginia
Top employerKastle Systems
Top cityArlington, VA
Work type78% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Truist
Senior Associate Systems Configuration Consultant- Security
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Truist
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Senior Associate Systems Configuration Consultant- Security
Truist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Cybersecurity
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Surveillance International LLC
Sales Manager – Security & Fire Systems
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Surveillance International LLC
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Sales Manager – Security & Fire Systems
Surveillance International LLC
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$70k - $100k/yr
On-Site

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Lockheed Martin
Cyber Systems Security Engineer Sr
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Cyber Systems Security Engineer Sr
Lockheed Martin
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
On-Site
Master's degree
10,000+

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Steampunk
Senior Information Systems Security Officer
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Steampunk
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Senior Information Systems Security Officer
Steampunk
McLean, Virginia
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A
$90k - $140k/yr
Master's degree

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Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Systems Engineer ? Level 2
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Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Systems Engineer ? Level 2
Rividium
Quantico, Virginia
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Project & Program Management
Project Management

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Mid Level Systems Security Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Kastle Systems
    Kastle Systems11
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton8
  • IES Communications
    IES Communications7
  • MTSI
    MTSI4
  • Akima
    Akima4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services21
  • Technology & Software20
  • Electronics & Hardware12
  • Construction & Real Estate10
  • Aerospace & Defense5

Mid Level Systems Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level systems security engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership and measurable impact. Highlight projects where you led a security initiative, reduced a specific risk, or built a process others now follow. Certifications like Security+, CEH, or CISSP associate-level credentials strengthen applications, but concrete work samples and documented outcomes carry more weight with hiring managers evaluating mid level candidates.

Which companies hire mid level systems security engineers?

Companies hiring mid level systems security engineers right now include Kastle Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, and IES Communications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers defense contractors, financial services firms, cloud infrastructure companies, and large enterprises building out dedicated security teams.

Are there remote mid level systems security engineer jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and specialization. About 22% of mid level systems security engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making this one of the more flexible roles in the security field. Roles tied to classified environments or on-premises infrastructure tend to require on-site presence.

How do I move up to a mid level systems security engineer role?

Growth into mid level comes from deepening a specific security domain, such as cloud security, threat detection, or identity management, while taking on progressively larger scopes of ownership. Demonstrating that you can run a project from assessment through remediation without constant guidance, and that junior engineers look to you for answers, signals readiness for the step up.

Which industries hire the most mid level systems security engineers?

Mid Level systems security engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate regulated environments, store sensitive data at scale, or face persistent threat activity that requires experienced engineers rather than entry-level analysts.