Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Clearance Required

Cydecor is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to provide support to a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) customer. There are several openings spanning junior to senior positions.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping us develop cloud-based security architectures for some of the most critical systems in the DoD. You will assess and implement requirements that ensure the safety of information systems and protect them against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.

You will develop innovative solutions to complex cyber risk problems, manage evaluation and accreditation of client systems, and apply technical solutions working in cloud environments. You will coordinate and work with various teams to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need someone who can investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. Your technical expertise will be vital as you help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by integrating secure practices like risk management frameworks and developing software and hardware solutions on a variety of technological platforms.

Experience decomposing high-level operational requirements into functional definitions, verification objectives, and full system specifications, and identifying and enabling critical technologies, constraints, and risks is essential. You should have experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) and DoD Cloud SRG requirements, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Nessus and ACAS Vulnerability scans, and ATO and IATT package requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Organize and coordinate unmanned surface and undersea vehicles (UxVs) Information Assurance Accreditation.
• Coordinating with Shipbuilders, PARMs, NAVSEA CIO and other stakeholders to accredit and maintain the accreditation of the networks for UxVs within PMS 406 portfolio.
• Help transform and secure the software delivery to a State-of-the-Art multirole warfighter with cloud technology.
• Broaden your skillset into areas like working with cloud-based security while building peace of mind in a critical infrastructure.

• 10+ years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or equivalent (Computer Science and Engineering would be considered an equivalent degree)
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAT Level III Certification within 6 months of hire date

Bonus points if you have:

• 15+ years relevant experience in information assurance/ cybersecurity accreditation
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent (Computer Science and Engineering would be considered an equivalent degree)
• CISM Certificate
• CISSP Certificate
• DoD/DoN procedures and Policies for Information Assurance Accreditation, electronics, robotics, computer programming/software engineer, * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent (Computer Science and Engineering would be considered an equivalent degree)

dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, D.C., Washington Jun 08, 2026

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. Weleverageleading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matterexpertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us., The projected compensation range for this position is $193,700 - $215,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract’s Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more.

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We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.