Cybersecurity Engineer

Job overview

The Cybersecurity Engineer role is full-time and onsite at client locations in Tysons Corner, VA. Salary is $145,000–$220,000 per year, depending on experience. Task Force Talent is recruiting for a government contractor client; the recruiter specializes in placing science, engineering, security, and business professionals, including candidates for cleared roles. The engineer designs and assesses security architecture, analyzes network and host activity, and advises on defensive measures. The work also supports security authorization and cybersecurity projects for enterprise and mission systems.

What you'll do

• Design and assess security architecture for enterprise and mission systems
• analyze network and host activity and advise on defensive measures
• support Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and cybersecurity projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cybersecurity engineer

task force talent

tysons corner va

onsite

full-time

$145k–$220k

ts/sci

full-scope polygraph

u.s. citizens

security architecture

network defense

rmf

ato

linux

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance and full-scope polygraph; the posting states that clearances and visas cannot be sponsored. Linux, Windows, and networking experience are required. RMF, Splunk, Python scripting, and CISSP, CEH, or CISM certifications are listed as pluses.

About the employer

Task Force Talent is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.