Jobs in McLean, VA

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to support cybersecurity operations, compliance, and risk management for FedRAMP-authorized and Intelligence Community (IC) systems. This role is responsible for ensuring systems meet stringent federal security requirements while enabling secure, scalable, and compliant cloud and on-premises solutions. The Senior Security Engineer serves as the primary cybersecurity technical authority supporting system engineering, cloud architecture, DevSecOps pipelines, compliance initiatives, and operational security monitoring.

What you'll bring

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field and 5+ years' experience in Cybersecurity in federal or IC environments
• OR Masters and 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity in federal or IC environments
• Strong Knowledge of NIST RMF (800-37), NIST 800-53 controls, and FedRAMP requirements
• At least one of the following certifications: CISM or CISA, CompTIA Security+ (baseline), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CCSP (cloud security)
• Experience in the following tools: NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, ICD 503, ServiceNow GRC, Splunk, AWS GovCloud, Azure
• Experience with cloud-native security tools
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience with cross-domain solutions
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines in regulated environments
• The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer.
• Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.