Principal Engineer -Cyber Security

A3 Technology, Inc. • Washington, DC

1d • $50,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. This role requires Chief Security Architect-level expertise to develop, review, and validate cybersecurity architectures, designs, and interface specifications for NAS enterprise systems and services. The engineer will ensure cybersecurity controls, Zero Trust Architecture principles, and FAA security standards are incorporated into system requirements, design artifacts, engineering baselines, and network architectures. Responsibilities include conducting architecture assessments to identify security gaps, evaluating emerging technologies, and recommending mitigation strategies aligned with FAA mission needs and NIST frameworks. The role also involves advising program leadership on cybersecurity impacts, risks, and architecture trade-offs across enterprise-level solutions, and providing technical leadership to integrate cybersecurity standards, policies, and enterprise security services into both legacy and emerging NAS systems.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• 20+ years of Information Technology professional experience.
• 10+ years of FAA security experience supporting the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Experience with the full lifecycle security compliance for mission-critical systems, ensuring strict adherence to FAA Order 1370.121 (Information Security and Privacy Program) and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4/5 controls.
• Experience with the network architecture and configuration of the FAA NAS Enterprise Security Gateways (e.g., NESG and RMAG).
• Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance.
• Verification of past employment, education and references is also required.
• Must be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide Chief Security Architect–level expertise to develop, review, and validate cybersecurity architectures, designs, and interface specifications for NAS enterprise systems and services.
• Ensure cybersecurity controls, Zero Trust Architecture principles, and FAA security standards are incorporated into system requirements, design artifacts, engineering baselines, and network architectures.
• Conduct architecture assessments to identify security gaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with FAA mission needs and NIST frameworks.
• Advise program leadership on cybersecurity impacts, risks, and architecture trade-offs across enterprise-level solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to integrate cybersecurity standards, policies, and enterprise security services into both legacy and emerging NAS systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal