Hiring: Sr. Systems Engineer (Secret Security Clearance) Company: Nickerson Talent Solutions Location: Tampa, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:22:18 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Configuration Management, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Systems Design, Top Secret Clearance, Visio About the job Experience: •10+ years of embedded development experience or related field with proven track record of success working in multi-disciplined team •Model Based Digital Engineering Experience (e.g., SysML) •Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) knowledge •Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) knowledge •Knowledgeable on EKMS Tier 2 Applications Required Skills: •Perform System Requirements Analysis to satisfy stakeholder requirements, and support multi-disciplined team (software/firmware/hardware) in developing implementation requirements •Perform System Architecture and Design Synthesis from Requirements Analysis artifacts •Support program milestone design reviews (e.g. System Design Review (SDR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), etc.) to include creation of presentation materials, attendance and presentation •Conduct/Support verification and validation to include systems and security testing. •Interface Design Document (IDD) •Key and Certificate Management Architecture/Plan (KCMA/KCMP) Qualifications: •Direct message the job poster from Nickerson Talent Solutions •Senior Technical & Engineering Recruiter (20 years) | Helping Engineers Land Interviews | Resume & Interview Strategy •We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the architecture, implementation, and certification of high assurance cryptographic systems used by the U.S. Department of Defense, NATO, and allied partners. •This is a highly technical opportunity supporting security critical systems that must meet •NSA High Assurance certification requirements •, from requirements and architecture through testing, certification, fielding, and sustainment. •Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance •Bachelor of Science (or greater) Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university •7+ years experience in related field with proven track record of success working in multi-disciplined team •Demonstrated success in full lifecycle product development in both waterfall and agile methodologies and configuration management of produced artifacts Compensation: •$100,000 - $140,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!