Principal Cyber Security Analyst

The Principal Cyber Engineer serves primarily as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cyber development efforts. This engineer has a strong understanding of the requirements capture process and the full lifecycle of technical cyber development initiatives. Execution of these responsibilities requires the ability to develop effective solutions by synthesizing mission strategy, industry standards, processes, emerging technologies, and creative approaches to achieve program objectives.

The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary, distributed team and will integrate existing products, industry-standard architectural methodologies, and emerging technologies to address complex IT and cyber challenges for our customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Principal Cyber Engineer will provide cyber management services to government agencies related to threats in Cyberspace Operations. The role includes managing all technical aspects of cyber development projects using Agile software development methodologies, ensuring an effective balance between user requirements and technical constraints.

This role may involve supporting government exercises focused on Cyberspace Operations in support of military operations. Additionally, this position may also develop and deliver customized training and documentation for software products.

Principal Cyber Security Analyst Responsibilities:

Test and examine deliverables, software, or network enabled devices

Collaborate on maintenance and feature development of proprietary software

Attend meetings and make recommendations regarding development

Provide technical oversite of projects to identify risks and offer ways to mitigate risks

Provide recommendations on industry, security and development processes and procedures

Advise on the development and requirements of supporting test articles and development exemplars

Review testing of ongoing development efforts to ensure tests meet standards

Provide guidance to and assist training of less experienced staff members

Principal Cyber Security Analyst Requirements:

Must have a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
Minimum of 12 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, OR 20 years of equivalent experience

This position requires residency within 1 hour of Washington DC.This is a hybrid position consisting of telework, local travel to performer spaces, and approximately two days in the office per week.

Completion of a U.S. Government Cyberspace Operations course or equivalent commercial training (e.g., GIAC GPEN, GXPN, or GRTP) with demonstrated hands-on experience

Experience leading or providing technical oversight for complex cyber or IT development efforts

Experience with Windows, Linux, and core networking concepts (e.g., protocols, switching, routing, VPNs)
Principal Cyber Security Analyst Preferences:

Experience supporting cyber operations or mission-focused environments (e.g., SOCs, fusion centers)

Experience with scripting or object-oriented programming for cybersecurity or automation

Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust)
Experience delivering technical briefings and demonstrations to senior leaders and large technical audiences

Experience with system integration, architecture, or interoperability of cyber capabilities

Familiarity with cyber test and evaluation, including test articles and development exemplars

Experience supporting cyber exercises or training events

Knowledge of containerization, virtualization, or cloud environments

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience applying Agile development methodologies

Anticipated salary…