Cyber Security Engineer - Expert Level

Mission Intel•Springfield, VA

12h

About The Position

Cyber Security Engineer (Expert‑Level) Mission Intelligence Group is seeking an Expert‑Level Cyber Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise security solutions across complex mission systems. This role supports the protection and modernization of GEOINT and national security environments through Zero Trust principles, advanced security architectures, and cloud‑enabled capabilities. As an Expert Cyber Security Engineer, you will provide strategic and technical leadership in defining and advancing enterprise security architectures across cloud, on‑premise, and hybrid systems. You will guide programs in implementing secure, compliant solutions while aligning with ICD‑503 controls, Zero Trust frameworks, and emerging cybersecurity directives.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field, or 18+ years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer in lieu of a degree
18+ years of experience leading enterprise‑level cybersecurity efforts, including: Architecture, design, development, and configuration of cloud and on‑premise systems
Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions using cloud‑based technologies, including: Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA), SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Elastic, scalable cloud environments
DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification compliance
Active TS/SCI clearance, with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph

Nice To Haves

Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions using: Structured and unstructured Big Data, Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence technologies
Experience establishing and implementing Zero Trust frameworks, including one or more of the DoD pillars: User, Device, Data, Application / Workload, Network / Environment, Visibility and Analytics, Automation and Orchestration

Responsibilities

Provide cybersecurity engineering support for new system development and legacy system modernization efforts
Define and evolve "As‑Is" and "To‑Be" security architectures across enterprise environments
Lead and support Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) to identify optimal cybersecurity solutions
Translate mission requirements and regulatory guidance into secure system designs and architectures
Collaborate with enterprise architects to develop security architectures, roadmaps, and investment strategies
Advise programs on Zero Trust implementation and policy alignment
Support cybersecurity architecture across key domains, including: Identity and Credential Management, Cross‑Domain Solutions, Cloud Security and Microservices Baselines, Enterprise Audit and Data Integrity, Secure Data Access and System Integration
Ensure systems and applications align with ICD‑503 and applicable cybersecurity compliance standards