Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Sabre Systems is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as the lead technical authority for all custom application development and automation solutions. In this role, you will also act as the primary subject matter expert for enterprise architecture, cybersecurity risk management, governance, data protection, and secure solution design across the environment. You will work closely with business and functional-area leadership to improve the security, quality, and value of core data assets;

ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements; and support the department’s strategic technical direction.

• Location:
  
  Hybrid – National Capital Region
• Hybrid work with on‑site presence required for classified work
• Occasional CONUS travel

• Provide technical expertise for secure application, workflow, and analytics development across the program
• Own end‑to‑end solution architecture, ensuring security, compliance, scalability, and resilience from requirements through deployment
• Establish, implement, and enforce governance frameworks, secure development standards, architecture patterns, and role‑based access controls
• Ensure all solutions meet cybersecurity, data‑protection, continuity of operations, and federal compliance requirements (including DHS and USCG directives)
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and mitigation planning for new and existing solutions
• Provide technical and security-focused guidance to journeyman and junior engineers; collaborate closely with program leadership and stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree plus eight (8) years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree plus four (4) years of relevant experience OR an expert‑level technical certification in solution architecture plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum three (3) years supporting government agencies in designing and deploying enterprise‑scale, security‑sensitive solutions; USCG or DHS preferred
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise solution architecture, governance frameworks, compliance‑driven design, and secure development practices
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher. Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Expertise in secure enterprise solution architecture, risk mitigation, and cybersecurity-aligned design
• Experience building scalable applications, integrations, and automated workflows in regulated environments
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, identity and access management, data classification, and secure Dev Ops principles
• Experience providing technical leadership and systems-integration support for mission‑critical government programs

• Preferred:
  Security+, CCSP, CISSP, or other cybersecurity certifications
• Expert‑level Solution Architect certification (e.g., PL‑600 equivalent or similar) a plus

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $ - $

This requisition is not bonus-eligible, but we still welcome and value your referrals. At Sabre Systems, we encourage employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.

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