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4d ago

Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior Manager

Two Six Technologies Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

4d ago

$175k - $200k/yr Full time Manager Senior Cyber Security

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Job Description

Two Six Technologies is hiring a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Engineer for an onsite role based in Arlington, VA. This position provides hands-on technical leadership while researching and validating cybersecurity hardware and software solutions that support defensive cyber operations.

You will translate customer needs into practical technical planning, guide execution through testing and analysis, and communicate results to customers, leadership, and engineering teams. The role also includes people leadership for one direct report, including mentoring, performance support, and day-to-day prioritization.

Role focus

Provide defensive cyber operations expertise to assess mission needs, operational constraints, and candidate solution fit
Plan and conduct research, evaluation, and validation of assigned cybersecurity hardware and software solutions
Lead testing of engineering prototypes, including test procedures, measures of effectiveness, and analysis of results
Perform hands-on technical analysis and testing to help resolve technical problems
Support vulnerability research when required by customer requirements

Leadership and stakeholder coordination

Manage and mentor one direct report by setting priorities, providing feedback, and supporting career development
Participate in performance management and help with hiring as needed
Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and align assigned work to mission needs
Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to customers, leadership, and engineering teams
Document evaluation and test activities and contribute to repeatable technical processes

Required qualifications

7+ years of relevant professional experience in incident response, vulnerability research, network engineering, software development, or a comparable combination of experience and education
Experience supervising or leading technical staff, including priority setting and mentoring
Experience supporting military or government defensive cyber missions
Experience researching, evaluating, or validating cybersecurity hardware or software solutions
Experience planning and conducting technical testing of systems, devices, or engineering prototypes
Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or access (TS/SCI)

Technologies

Rust, Python
Zeek
Snort/Suricata
Splunk

Preferred skills

Experience with cyber operations platforms, defensive tools, network technologies, or security monitoring systems such as Zeek, Snort/Suricata, Splunk
Experience evaluating specialized network sensors and hardware networking devices, including FPGA-based firewalls
Experience with software written in Rust or Python
Experience supporting engineering research and development or prototype transition into operational use
Familiarity with vulnerability assessment or research methods
Experience supporting delivery of successful contracts to military or government customers

Location, salary, and travel

Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)
Salary: USD 175,000 - 200,000 per year
Travel: Approximately 20%, including customer meetings in Herndon, VA and Laurel, MD as needed

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4d ago

Senior Security Engineer

Zermount Inc Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

4d ago

$120k - $165k/yr Full time Senior Cloud Platforms Cyber Security

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Job Description

The Senior Security Engineer at Zermount Inc directs the architecture, integration, deployment, operation, and sustainment of security tools, sensors, platforms, and data sources across on-premises and cloud environments.

Location and Work Model

Arlington, VA (hybrid)

The role supports a hybrid federal customer environment and requires regular onsite presence along with periodic travel between supported operating locations, as needed.

Salary

USD 120,000 - 165,000 per year

Summary

The Senior Security Engineer translates mission and security requirements into implementable engineering designs, leads technical change through established processes, and maintains engineering standards and documentation. The position also includes mentoring engineering and platform administrators.

Key Responsibilities

Lead security architecture, strategy, research, evaluation, prototyping, integration, deployment, and sustainment activities for SOC technologies.
Design, deploy, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot security tools, sensors, analytics platforms, data pipelines, and supporting infrastructure.
Ensure solutions align with customer policies, technical standards, hardening requirements, and approved architecture direction.
Lead integration and interoperability across tools, sensors, data sources, platforms, workflows, applications, and cloud services.
Translate security and operational requirements into technical designs, implementation plans, test approaches, configurations, and support models.
Produce and review architecture diagrams, engineering design documents, configuration information, deployment records, test plans, and operational handoff materials.
Coordinate technical changes using change-management processes and verify readiness prior to production implementation.
Maintain awareness of asset, license, maintenance, support, certificate, and lifecycle dependencies impacting platform availability and supportability.
Enable detection and automation teams through reliable telemetry, APIs, integrations, permissions, and platform capabilities.
Develop and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, secure configurations, operating procedures, and technical knowledge content.
Lead knowledge transfer and technical mentoring for engineers, administrators, analysts, and customer personnel.

Required Qualifications

Seven or more years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity solutions that protect systems, networks, applications, and cloud environments.
Experience evaluating new technologies, investigating solution issues, validating complex systems, and testing security products for weaknesses.
Ability to translate business and security requirements into technical designs and engineering documentation.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering work and communicate with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Five or more years supporting enterprise SOC platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, threat-intelligence, case-management, or log-pipeline technologies.
Experience integrating security tooling across on-premises, AWS, Azure, or Microsoft 365 environments.
Experience presenting changes through a formal change-control process and carrying solutions from design through implementation and operational acceptance.
Active Secret clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

CISSP or CISSP-ISSEP preferred
GCIA, GCED, GSEC, GCDA, cloud-security, or platform-specific architecture certifications are valuable.
Experience with security baselines, vulnerability remediation, cryptographic requirements, identity services, and technical documentation for regulated environments.

Technologies

SOC technologies
SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR
Threat-intelligence, case-management
Log-pipeline technologies
AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365
APIs
CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP
GCIA, GCED, GSEC, GCDA

Hours of Operation

Core business hours with participation in planned maintenance, change implementations, and after-hours response to major platform issues.

What Success Looks Like

Security platforms remain reliable, supportable, observable, and aligned with approved architecture and operational needs.
Technical changes are thoroughly designed, tested, documented, and transitioned into operations with minimal disruption.
Integration gaps, lifecycle risks, and platform dependencies are identified before they impact mission delivery.
Engineering knowledge stays current, reusable, and effectively transferred to operations and support personnel.

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11d ago

Azure Data Engineer

Logic Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

11d ago

$38 - $48/hr Full time Backend Developer Azure Azure Data Engineer

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Job Description

Logic is seeking an Azure Data Engineer to support the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of data solutions for data generation, collection, and processing. This onsite role in Arlington, VA focuses on building reliable data pipelines, implementing ETL for migrating and deploying data across systems, and owning outcomes as a subject matter expert while working closely with the broader team.

You will contribute to problem-solving both within your immediate team and across multiple teams, provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, and help drive key team decisions through collaboration and SME-level expertise. The position also emphasizes continual improvement by staying current with industry trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain data solutions for data generation, collection, and processing.
Create and maintain data pipelines.
Ensure data quality through cross-functional collaboration to identify and address data quality issues.
Implement ETL (extract, transform, and load) processes to migrate and deploy data across systems.
Develop innovative data solutions to optimize data generation, collection, and processing.
Implement advanced ETL processes to support efficient data migration and deployment.
Provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve data solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Be responsible for team decisions and engage with multiple teams to contribute to key decisions.
Collaborate with and manage the team to perform expected work as an SME.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of work experience with one or more of the following: Databricks, Pyspark, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Delta live tables, Azure Function Apps.

Technologies

Databricks
Pyspark
Azure Data Factory
Azure Synapse
Delta live tables
Azure Function Apps

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Access to benefits programs
World-class learning resources

Location: Arlington, VA (onsite)
Compensation: USD 38 - 48 per hour

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13d ago

Lead Data Engineer

Mastercard Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

13d ago

$161k - $266k/yr Full time Manager Application Security Aws Data Engineer

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Job Description

Lead Mastercard’s Data Commercialization Platform (DCP) team to design, build, and scale cloud-native data and Business Intelligence solutions across a multi-cloud ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Design and develop cloud-native data and BI solutions using Databricks and Snowflake on AWS
Build scalable, high-performance data pipelines and analytics frameworks for enterprise data products
Implement multi-cloud architectures across AWS and Azure, including Azure Databricks and ADLS Gen2
Enable interoperability and integration across Databricks, Snowflake, AWS services, and Azure services
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code for reliable data platform provisioning and deployment
Implement secure, governed access patterns using RBAC, IAM, service principals, and enterprise identity integration
Create reusable platform capabilities that support data interoperability across multiple compute engines and cloud providers
Set engineering standards for development, testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational excellence
Optimize for performance, scalability, reliability, resiliency, and cost efficiency
Lead technical design reviews and influence architecture and platform engineering decisions
Partner with Product, Architecture, Engineering, Data, and Business teams to translate complex requirements into sustainable solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers from design through implementation

Requirements

Deep hands-on experience as a Lead or Senior Data Engineer designing and building enterprise-scale cloud data, analytics, and BI platforms
Strong expertise with Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS, including S3, Glue, EMR, and IAM
Advanced proficiency with Apache Spark/PySpark, Delta Lake, SQL, and Python for large-scale data processing and analytics
Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data integration frameworks, and distributed data solutions
Experience designing multi-cloud data architectures and integrations across AWS and Azure; Azure Databricks and ADLS Gen2 experience is a plus
Strong background in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automation, Git/GitHub, and DevOps practices for data platforms
Experience implementing enterprise security, governance, and access controls including RBAC, IAM, service principals, data lineage, metadata management, and observability
Knowledge of modern open data architectures and formats including Delta Lake and Apache Iceberg
Understanding of FinOps, cloud cost optimization, performance, and scalability for large-scale workloads
Proven ability to lead technical design and architecture decisions, drive complex initiatives across teams, and mentor engineers
Strong communication and stakeholder management, with ability to articulate technical decisions, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline (equivalent practical experience considered)

Technologies

Databricks, Snowflake
AWS, Azure, Azure Databricks, ADLS Gen2
AWS S3, AWS Glue, AWS EMR, AWS IAM
Apache Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, SQL, Python
CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Git, GitHub
RBAC, service principals, data lineage, metadata management, observability
Apache Iceberg

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus or commissions (depending on the role)
Insurance including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible spending account and health savings account
Paid leaves including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days (pro-rated based on date of hire)
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
Deferred compensation for eligible roles
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

Location and Work Model

Arlington, VA (hybrid)
Three days per week onsite

Corporate Security Responsibility

Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed
Report any suspected information security violation or breach
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings per Mastercard guidelines

Pay Range

Arlington, Virginia: $161,000 - $266,000 USD per year

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15d ago

Data Engineer

FedWriters, Inc. Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

15d ago

$45 - $49/hr Full time Analytics Big Data Bigdata

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Job Description

FedWriters, Inc. is hiring a Data Engineer for the DA2I program to build and support well-governed datasets and analytics pipelines for mission-critical financial management decisions.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and transform raw data into meaningful, actionable information
Support analytical techniques and applications using data-oriented programming languages, visualization tools, and modern computational methods
Apply foundational data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning methods for insights from large structured and unstructured datasets
Visualize, interpret, and clearly communicate data findings
Occasionally develop dynamic or automated data reports for stakeholders
Analyze data patterns and validate data quality to keep information accurate and reliable
Troubleshoot data workflows and support senior data scientists in maintaining stable, well-governed analytics pipelines
Improve data availability, transparency, and mission-critical decision-making across enterprise systems

Requirements

Up to 3 years of directly related experience and a B.A./B.S. degree
Up to 3 years of foundational experience using Python, SQL, R, or similar languages for data manipulation, ETL, or analytics workflows
Exposure to data-processing frameworks or platforms (e.g., Databricks, Spark, or equivalent) and familiarity with mapping raw-to-scrubbed data stages
Understanding of basic analytical concepts, including data mining, machine learning fundamentals, NLP techniques, and data modeling
Ability to perform data validation, identify anomalies, and support data-quality governance under guidance from senior team members
Ability to interpret trends, visualize results, and communicate data findings using dashboards and modern visualization tools
Active Secret clearance

Technologies

Python
SQL
R
Databricks
Spark

Schedule and Location

Hybrid role based in Arlington, VA
Typically 1–2 days on site per month, with the remainder remote
Preferred candidate is within the National Capital Region and can be on site when mission needs require
In-person collaboration with the government team is part of how the role builds the relationships the work depends on

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off

Desired

Exposure to mission-focused analytics platforms and large-scale enterprise datasets
Familiarity with audit workflows, financial data environments, or systems involving structured and semi-structured data integrations
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating business requirements into basic analytical or software tasks
Experience building lightweight scripts or prototypes to automate small analytical tasks or data transformations

Pay Range

$45.38/hour to $49.64/hour, depending on experience, education, and clearance level

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17d ago

Junior Signal Processing Engineer

Leidos Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

17d ago

$58k - $105k/yr Full time Data Analysis Data Processing Engineering

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Job Description

Onsite in Arlington, VA supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) programs. This junior role focuses on building stronger sensor and signal performance through signal processing research, algorithm development, and hands-on testing.

Leidos offers Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, and Paid Leave and Retirement, along with the opportunity to contribute to analytical and engineering work within EW environments.

What you’ll do

Develop, model, and test signal processing algorithms using Matlab, Simulink, or C++
Analyze outcomes from simulation or real data to identify root causes, patterns, and trends
Plan and conduct analytical and engineering research, support design development, and participate in testing and other technical assignments

What you’ll need

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, plus related experience
Active Secret clearance and US citizenship required to be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance
Experience using tools such as MATLAB, Linux, Mathematica, Python, and Simulink, and programming languages such as C/C++ and Java
Working knowledge of scientific programming and algorithm development
Experience with radar signal processing
Strong oral and written communication
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Adaptability to new challenges with motivation to grow and learn in new areas

Helpful experience (preferred)

Knowledge of digital filtering, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra, and stochastic processes
Experience in modeling and simulation (M&S), radar, adaptive radar, signals processing, algorithm development, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), or similar fields

Salary and location

Location: Arlington, VA (onsite). Additional support for EW programs may be available in San Diego, CA as part of the role scope.

Pay range: $57,850 - $104,575 per year.

Scheduled posting

Original posting date: October 16, 2026.

Clearance notice

US citizenship is required. Active Secret clearance is required, and the role requires eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance.

Tools you may use

MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Linux, Mathematica, Python, C/C++, Java

Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.

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18d ago

F-35 Communications Engineer, Senior

ACT1 Federal Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

18d ago

$130k - $148k/yr Full time Senior Communications Communications Systems

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Job Description

ACT1 Federal seeks a Senior F-35 Communications Engineer to serve as an F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office Interoperability (IO) Subject Matter Expert. This onsite role in Arlington, VA focuses on tactical datalinks and intra-flight communications IO analytical and design expertise, supporting the F-35 IO Government Lead with primary oversight for IO-related requirements within the F-35 IO Team.

Key Responsibilities

Orchestrate interface development, implementation, and sustainment upgrades to F-35 airborne communications capabilities.
Coordinate F-35 airborne communications IO (joint tactical datalinks and communications) implementation positions with U.S. Military Services, Partner Nations, and all FMS cases.
Establish military standards compliant Link-16 requirements and F-35-unique Multi-function Advanced Data Link (MADL) message sets, including minimum data link implementation recommendations.
Validate F-35 airborne communications-related Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) and associated external IO architecture development.
Conduct systems-level IO interface assessments and provide technical inputs to ensure information exchanges and the communications interface design meet U.S. Military Services and Partner Nation IO requirements in joint and coalition operational environments.
Manage IO-related requirements documents and provide inputs to Proposed Specification Change Notices (PSCNs) to support proper integration of IO capabilities.
Work directly with F-35 Prime Contractor engineering staff to update and maintain the Operational Requirements Specification (ORS).
Support assessment activities related to U.S. Military Services and Partner Nation IO-related Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), ensuring airborne communications IO interface requirements integrate into F-35 requirements documents and contract specifications and that planned and implemented interface designs align with joint and coalition needs.
Support airborne communications IO verification test planning and execution to ensure IO-related requirements are adequately verified.
Provide IO-related verification requirements and associated C4I support inputs for the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
Prepare and/or contribute to presentations covering IO program status and accomplishments, issue identification and resolution, and verification support requirements across forums including the F-35 Operational Advisory Group, Requirements Working Group, Senior Warfighters Group, and JSF Executive Steering Board (JSEB), as well as IO Advisory Group (IAG) and Lockheed Martin IO-related reviews.
Participate in joint and Military Service-specific tactical data link governing bodies and represent the F-35 JPO in U.S. Government working group deliberations focused on establishing joint and commercial tactical communications policy.

Required Qualifications

SECRET clearance with eligibility for SAR
BA/BS degree
10 years of systems-to-systems level interface analysis experience in an engineering or technical position
4 years in a test and evaluation (developmental and/or operational) environment supporting a DoD ACAT-I Acquisition Program
6 years providing technical analysis and support for C4I digital datalinks and intra-flight communications, including Link-16/Variable Message Format (VMF), with emphasis on tactical datalink communications (including Command and Control (C2), Electronic Warfare (EW), or fighter platform communications) and associated mission planning and operational coordination
In-depth technical understanding of joint and coalition airborne communications network interfaces and associated messaging
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Ability to travel (approximately 10%)