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Cybersecurity Engineer with Security Clearance

acuCyberReston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 17, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Cybersecurity Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your expertise within a classified program environment, contributing to vital national security initiatives. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in cybersecurity engineering and an active TS/SCI clearance, eager to implement cutting-edge security controls and advance Zero Trust principles. Apply today to join a reputable company and make a significant impact!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Reston, VA, United States
Posted
5 days ago
Zero Trust

Job Description

Job Description acuCyber is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the design, integration, assessment, authorization, and ongoing protection of information systems operating within a classified program environment. The engineer works with systems engineering, network engineering, software, integration, and program-security personnel to incorporate cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle. This position is responsible for implementing security controls, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, maintaining cybersecurity documentation, supporting Zero Trust initiatives, and supporting Risk Management Framework activities required to achieve and sustain system authorization.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent. Engineering degrees must be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program
  • 3-10+ years of professional experience with cybersecurity engineering
  • Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance Desired Skills
  • CI Poly
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent
  • Other relevant technical certification(s)

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