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Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Manassas, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 110000 - 175000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Title:Cybersecurity Engineer
Location:Manassas VA
Location:Manassas VA
Clearance:Secret Clearance
Citizenship Requirement:US Citizenship is required.
Req #:4052
Citizenship Requirement:US Citizenship is required.
Req #:4052
Salary:$110000 - $175000 DOE
Summary:
Craig Technologies has an opening for a Cybersecurity Engineer supporting the work on the Submarine Command Control Communication Computers Cyber-Defense & Intelligence contract supporting Systems Engineering & Intelligence. This work is located onsite in Manassas Virginia.
An active Secret clearance is a requirement for this position.
Detailed Description:
- Design implement and maintain security controls and policies across multiple domains (Linux Windows cloud containers network devices)
- Integrate secure configuration tools and processes for Linux and Windows environments
- Perform security assessments and validate configurations through automated testing and tailored solutions
- Develop automation scripts security tools and test use cases using Python C C or Rust
- Create and understand MBSE artifacts (SysML diagrams requirements traceability matrices interface control documents) that capture security requirements threat models and mitigation strategies
- Research new Cybersecurity capabilities complete tradestudies perform risk analysis develop unconventional mitigations and continuously integrate lessons learned and emerging knowledge into the program
- Create clear and concise artifacts (presentations whitepapers etc.) for dissemination and provide actionable recommendations for peers leadership and customers
- Present and lead discussions with various teams (working groups technical exchange meetings subsystems discussions) to ensure alignment of security objectives across all stakeholder groups
- Follow agile methodologies for task tracking (Jira - backlog risk tracking defect management) and maintain uptodate security documentation & test plans (Confluence - create organize and collaborate on documentation)
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Computer Engineering or related engineering or IT field with 3 years of relevant experience or masters degree and 2 years of relevant cyber experience; Or 7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with Linux systems and large system development
- Experience with basic networking switch/router/firewall/IDS concepts
- Experience developing Cyber Security Solutions (in any form) as a team
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of containers and securing the infrastructure through the cloud
Experience in agile methodologies that highlight Atlassian tools namely Jira and Confluence - Experience in model-based system engineering concepts (MBSE)
- Experience in researching new Cybersecurity capabilities performing trade studies and providing expertise to peers and leadership.
- Proficiency with Cyber best practice security concepts models and methods (e.g. zero trust architecture and maturity model advanced authentication methods STIG coding practices)
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal members and external customers
- Creative thinker with strong analytical problem-solving skills and a continuous learning mindset
- Linux experience in scripting and/or development e.g. Python C C Rust
- Strong communication and leadership skills to engage internal teams and external stakeholders
- Possess (or must obtain within 6 months of hiring) an approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II (Security GSEC etc.)
Task List:
- Design implement and maintain security controls and policies across multiple domains (Linux Windows cloud containers network devices)
- Integrate secure configuration tools and processes for Linux and Windows environments
- Perform security assessments and validate configurations through automated testing and tailored solutions
- Develop automation scripts security tools and test use cases using Python C C or Rust
- Create and understand MBSE artifacts (SysML diagrams requirements traceability matrices interface control documents) that capture security requirements threat models and mitigation strategies
- Research new Cybersecurity capabilities complete tradestudies perform risk analysis develop unconventional mitigations and continuously integrate lessons learned and emerging knowledge into the program
- Create clear and concise artifacts (presentations whitepapers etc.) for dissemination and provide actionable recommendations for peers leadership and customers
- Present and lead discussions with various teams (working groups technical exchange meetings subsystems discussions) to ensure alignment of security objectives across all stakeholder groups
- Follow agile methodologies for task tracking (Jira - backlog risk tracking defect management) and maintain uptodate security documentation & test plans (Confluence - create organize and collaborate on documentation)
The salary range for this role is $110000 - $175000; however Craig Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer for employment including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisors ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ***
Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Craig Technologies is an aerospace and defense engineering firm providing services to both government and commercial customers including multidisciplinary engineering; systems engineering and integration; software design and development; IT support; cybersecurity; training and coursew ... View more
