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Cybersecurity Engineer with Security Clearance

TAD PGS, Inc.Laurel, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 15, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a highly competitive hourly rate and the chance to significantly impact national security missions by integrating robust cybersecurity into cutting-edge systems. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in cybersecurity engineering, a passion for secure software development, and an active Top Secret clearance, making this an ideal opportunity for your continued growth.

Quick Overview

Salary
$50 - $150/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Laurel, MD, United States
Posted
2 days ago
RustC++

Job Description

Job Description Job ID#: 226753 Job Category: IT/Technical Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 12 months We have an outstanding Contract position for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Laurel, MD surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $150.00  **US Citizenship is required.**  **Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret Security Clearance.** If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to help integrate cybersecurity into software and systems engineering. Our work includes securing research platforms, prototype systems, cloud environments, and software deployments supporting government missions. We need someone who enjoys identifying risks, designing and implementing secure code, and working closely with engineering teams to build resilient systems.

Job Responsibilities

  • You will assess designs for best practices and recommend improvements and/or mitigation strategies.
  • You will integrate cybersecurity practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • You will support security assessments, compliance activities, and secure system deployments.
  • You will collaborate with engineers to improve the security posture of software and infrastructure.
  • You will evaluate other developers' designs and code for security.

Basic Hiring Criteria

  • Possess a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, a related field,or a combination of equivalent experience, education, and certifications.
  • Have 3+ years implementing cybersecurity solutions for enterprise or government environments.
  • Have experience with vulnerability assessment, system hardening, and secure software development.
  • Are able to obtain a Final Top Secret level security clearance by your start date.
  • Have experience developing software in Rust, or significant experience in C++ with a demonstrated interest in developing production software in Rust.

Desired Qualifications

  • Possess a Master's in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Have 5+ years supporting classified environments.
  • Have experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
  • Hold certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CySA+, or equivalent.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: Top Secret Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals /

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled  To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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