Expert cyber security engineer
Listed on 2026-06-01
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Engineering
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer -
IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
CEdge has an opportunity for a Cyber security Engineer (Expert Level), located in Chantilly, VA. If you are ready to work alongside World Renowned Technology experts, and carry the skills below, this is the opportunity that will inevitably take your career to unbelievable levels!
*** This position requires a TS/SCI Security Clearance***
TO01, Position 261 (PD 25):
Expert Level Cyber Security Engineer
As part of our cybersecurity team, you’ll play a key role in designing, implementing, and refining enterprise‑wide security services. You’ll help define both the current (“As‑Is”) and future (“To‑Be”) security architecture across a wide range of areas, including:
- Identity and Credential Management
- Cross‑Domain Technologies
- Cloud Security
- Microservices Baseline Definition
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Enterprise Audit and Data Integrity
- Secure Data Access
- Integration, Upgrades, and System Replacements
Required:
- Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 18 years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer in lieu of degree.
- 18 years of working experience in government or industry leading enterprise‑level cyber security efforts involving architecting, designing, development, and configuration of cloud and on‑premise‑based systems and software.
- Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using Cloud Based Technology such as:
Service Orientated Architecture (SOA), On‑demand self‑service, Broad network access, Resource pooling, Rapid elasticity, Measured Service, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). - DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification compliance.
- TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.
Desired:
- Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.
- Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
- Experience establishing a mature Zero Trust framework in one or more of the seven DoD ZT pillars: user, device, data, application/workload, network/environment, visibility and analytics, and automation and orchestration.
You’ll also provide technical guidance to help programs develop secure systems and applications—accelerating delivery by ensuring alignment with ICD‑503 controls and future cybersecurity directives.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide cybersecurity engineering support to teams developing new systems or upgrading legacy ones.
- Conduct independent product research and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify optimal security solutions.
- Lead and contribute to system concept development and early lifecycle phases, translating requirements and regulations into secure system designs.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects to develop and document Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and investment strategies.
- Advise programs on technical solutions and policy improvements to meet Zero Trust compliance goals.
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