Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Annapolis, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Salary: $220,000–$240,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Available

POSITION SUMMARY

We are hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead critical security engineering initiatives and help shape enterprise security strategy in highly classified environments. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to make a direct impact where security, precision, and mission success matter most.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership across complex cybersecurity efforts, influence risk-based security decisions, and strengthen the resilience of systems that support high-priority operations. Your expertise will help guide both strategy and execution, ensuring security solutions are practical, effective, and aligned with mission demands.

This position is ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity leader who thrives in high-stakes settings, brings deep technical insight, and is ready to drive meaningful outcomes at the highest levels. If you are looking for a role where your leadership will be valued, your decisions will carry weight, and your work will support critical national security objectives, this is an exceptional opportunity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•        Maintain and strengthen the operational security posture of information systems

•        Develop, update, and implement System Security Plans (SSPs)

•        Conduct insider threat analysis and produce formal findings and recommendations

•        Lead medium- to large-scale information security initiatives across enterprise environments

•        Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise, technical direction, and leadership to teams and stakeholders

•        Deliver security outcomes that meet mission needs and comply with government standards and requirements

•        Recommend practical, risk-based solutions to complex cybersecurity and enterprise IT challenges

QUALIFICATIONS

•        12+ years of experience in system security, cybersecurity engineering, or related technical leadership roles

•        2+ years of project leadership experience

•        Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, or a related field

o        A Bachelor’s degree plus additional relevant experience may be considered

•        Extensive experience working with government customers and classified systems

•        Proven ability to operate effectively in highly secure, mission-driven environments

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary of $220,000–$240,000

• Full-time opportunity supporting critical national security work

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

• A leadership role with meaningful impact on enterprise cybersecurity strategy and execution

If you are a proven cybersecurity leader with deep technical expertise and experience in classified environments, this opportunity offers the chance to drive secure mission success on a scale.