Cybersecurity Project Engineer

Job overview

The Cybersecurity Project Engineer role is full-time and onsite in McLean, Virginia, during core hours. Annual compensation is $130,000–$260,000. The role supports mission-critical cyber operations through technical data exploitation, analytics, and systems assessment.

What you'll do

• Analyze and integrate network, computer, mobile, and financial data
• develop technical vulnerability assessments for networks
• use technical data sets to produce analysis and actionable recommendations
• and communicate findings through briefings, technical reports, and project documentation. Python, Perl, database experience, and cryptocurrency or financial transaction knowledge are described as highly desired rather than mandatory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mclean va

cybersecurity project engineer

onsite

ts/sci

full scope polygraph

technical data analysis

vulnerability assessment

network data

python

perl

$130,000–$260,000/year

ardent principles

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. The posting describes scripting, database, cryptocurrency, and financial analysis experience as highly desired, not mandatory.

About the employer

Ardent Principles, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.