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Prodigy One, LLC

Senior System Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

Prodigy One, LLC. is a systems and software engineering services firm providing more than 45 years ... Familiarity with NSA Technical Manual Standards (e.g., NSA DS-89) and defense-in-depth engineering ...

Ctc Group

System Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$125K - $190K/yr

Provide engineering support during system integration and testing to verify availability, quality, and conformance to supportability requirements in alignment with NSA Test & Evaluation standards.

CTC Group

System Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$125K - $190K/yr

Provide engineering support during system integration and testing to verify availability, quality, and conformance to supportability requirements in alignment with NSA Test & Evaluation standards.

CTC Group

System Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

Provide engineering support during system integration and testing to verify availability, quality, and conformance to supportability requirements in alignment with NSA Test & Evaluation standards.

CTC Group

System Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$165K - $230K/yr

... NSA/CSS Policy 6-3 and approved change models. * Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), cybersecurity stakeholders, analysts, developers, and foreign partner teams to drive secure system ...

CTC Group

System Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

... NSA/CSS Policy 6-3 and approved change models. * Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), cybersecurity stakeholders, analysts, developers, and foreign partner teams to drive secure system ...

Markon

Agile System Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Markon's industry-leading, NSA-certified Red Teams and Department of War red team operations ... Role Description The Agile System Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Chantilly, VA.

Columbia Technology Partners

$106K - $145K/yr

The Systems Engineer will collaborate across multiple organizations and programs to design, develop ... Apply hands‑on expertise in NSA data standards (business, SIGINT, Cyber) and data processing ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for nsa system engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nsa System Engineer vs Network Security Analyst?

AspectNsa System EngineerNetwork Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISSP (preferred)CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISSP (preferred)
Work EnvironmentDesigning, implementing, and maintaining systems within government or defense sectorsMonitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats in various organizations
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, defense contractors, IT firmsFinancial institutions, healthcare, corporate IT departments

The Nsa System Engineer and Network Security Analyst roles share similar certifications and work environments but focus on different aspects of cybersecurity. The Nsa System Engineer primarily designs and maintains secure systems, while the Network Security Analyst monitors and responds to security threats. Both roles are vital in protecting organizational assets but serve distinct functions within cybersecurity teams.

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Infographic showing various Nsa System Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Senior System Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Prodigy One, LLC
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$115K - $158K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Prodigy One, LLC. is a systems and software engineering services firm providing more than 45 years of service to state and federal customers. By combining unparalleled experience and capabilities, our company provides big data, cloud development, and enterprise management solutions. We are focused on product usability and end user presentation to help our customers make the best decisions possible. Given our length of service in the industry, Prodigy One knows the importance of a competitive salary and benefits package. That's why our total compensation package can be tailored to meet employees personal needs. 
A CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE  
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Salary Information: $90K 273K
Compensation and labor categories are defined in accordance with program requirements and government guidelines. Salary within the posted range is determined based on an individual’s experience, education, certifications, and overall qualifications, and may be further adjusted based on benefit selections.
Job Description:
The Senior Systems Engineer (Level 3) serves as a principal technical leader and subject matter expert within the National Security Agency’s Enterprise Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Program. Operating in a highly classified, multi-domain infrastructure, the successful candidate will drive the strategic architectural design, end-to-end integration, deployment, and optimization of premier endpoint security platforms, specifically Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) and Trellix HX. This critical role bridges high-level systems architecture with operational defense capabilities, ensuring total endpoint visibility, robust threat containment, and resilient configuration management across all enterprise and mission-critical assets to defend national security infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats. The Systems Engineer 3 is responsible for leading the lifecycle engineering and scale-out architecture of MDE and Trellix HX across hybrid environments, including on-premises, cloud, and virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI). This includes authoring complex system engineering and implementation plans, tuning agent configurations and exclusion policies to eliminate mission friction, and monitoring overall endpoint health at scale. The engineer will collaborate closely with threat hunting and intelligence analysts to translate actionable threat intelligence into custom technical indicators of compromise (IOCs), utilizing Kusto Query Language (KQL) and YARA rules. Additionally, the individual will act as a primary technical advisor to Government stakeholders on system risks and engineering considerations, provide advanced forensic support to the SOC during critical high-priority incidents, and actively mentor junior and mid-level engineering personnel within the program.
Basic Qualifications:
  • 20 years system engineering experience
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Expertise:
    • Proven engineering experience with MDE architecture, deployment strategies via MECM/SCCM or Intune, policy ring management, and advanced hunting using Kusto Query Language (KQL).
  • Trellix HX Expertise:
    • Demonstrated experience engineering, deploying, and managing Trellix HX (formerly FireEye) controllers and agents within air-gapped or highly restricted networks, including the creation of OpenIOC and YARA rules.
  • Operating System & Forensic Knowledge:
    • In-depth technical understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals, including file systems, registry structures, and process execution mechanics.
  • Professional Standards: Compliance with DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III baseline certifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Vendor Certifications:
    • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200),
    • Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500),
    • or Trellix Certified Engineering credentials.
  • Methodologies & Toolsets:
    • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Cameo, and workflow management within the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence).
  • Technical Frameworks: Familiarity with NSA Technical Manual Standards (e.g., NSA DS-89) and defense-in-depth engineering principles.
  • Core Competencies:
    • Strong record of team collaboration, exceptional transparency in managing high-consequence infrastructure, and an aptitude for developing technical leadership pipelines.
Education Requirements: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field (OR High School +5 additional years experience)
Benefits:
  • 10% Employer Contribution to 401K; Immediately Vested
  • 5 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) up to 7 weeks 
  • Access to Premium Healthcare/Dental/Vision Available 
  • $2500+ Training Paid 
  • Referral Company Profit Sharing
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.