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Cyber Engineer with Security Clearance

RDR, Inc.Chantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

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Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Position Overview Requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph prior to consideration We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Engineer with strong analytic capabilities to support mission-critical operations within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain cyber-focused heat-map analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics that enhance situational awareness, threat detection, and operational decision-making. This role requires a blend of cybersecurity engineering expertise, data-analytics proficiency, and an understanding of intelligence-driven cyber operations. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain cyber heat-map visualizations to support threat analysis, vulnerability tracking, and operational readiness assessments.
* Engineer and optimize cyber metrics frameworks, KPIs, and performance dashboards for leadership and mission teams.
* Integrate data from multiple cyber tools, sensors, and intelligence sources into unified analytic products.
* Conduct trend analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling to identify emerging threats or operational gaps.
* Support cyber operations teams by providing actionable insights derived from analytics and visualization tools.
* Collaborate with intelligence analysts, system engineers, and mission partners to refine data requirements and improve analytic outputs.
* Ensure compliance with IC cybersecurity standards, data-handling policies, and security protocols.
* Develop automation scripts and data pipelines to streamline ingestion, normalization, and visualization processes.
* Participate in technical briefings, documentation development, and engineering reviews. Requirements Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related technical field.
* 3-6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, cyber analytics, or intelligence-support roles.
* Hands-on experience with: * SIEM platforms (Splunk, Elastic, QRadar) * Data visualization tools (Kibana, Tableau, Power BI) * Python or similar scripting languages * Log analysis, network telemetry, and cyber threat data * Demonstrated ability to build dashboards, heat maps, or analytic visualizations.
* Strong understanding of cyber operations, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
* Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph preferred or required depending on customer environment.
Preferred Qualifications * TS/SCI w/polygraph
* Master's degree in a technical or analytic discipline.
* Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cyber missions.
* Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, CVSS scoring, and cyber-risk frameworks.
* Experience with machine learning or statistical modeling for cyber analytics.
* Certifications such as PCISSP, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCTI, CASP+, or equivalent.

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