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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Engineer - **Company:** RDR, Inc. - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Visualization, Intelligence Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Machine Learning, Power BI, Security Information and Event Management, Tableau (Software), Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Mitre Att&ck, QRadar, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Kibana, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9021603/cyber-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related technical field. * 3-6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, cyber analytics, or intelligence-support roles. * Hands-on experience with: + SIEM platforms (Splunk, Elastic, QRadar) + Data visualization tools (Kibana, Tableau, Power BI) + Python or similar scripting languages + Log analysis, network telemetry, and cyber threat data * Demonstrated ability to build dashboards, heat maps, or analytic visualizations. * Strong understanding of cyber operations, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management. * Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph preferred or required depending on customer environment., * TS/SCI w/polygraph * Master's degree in a technical or analytic discipline. * Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cyber missions. * Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, CVSS scoring, and cyber-risk frameworks. * Experience with machine learning or statistical modeling for cyber analytics. * Certifications such as PCISSP, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCTI, CASP+, or equivalent. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Engineer with strong analytic capabilities to support mission-critical operations within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain cyber-focused heat-map analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics that enhance situational awareness, threat detection, and operational decision-making. This role requires a blend of cybersecurity engineering expertise, data-analytics proficiency, and an understanding of intelligence-driven cyber operations., * Develop and maintain cyber heat-map visualizations to support threat analysis, vulnerability tracking, and operational readiness assessments. * Engineer and optimize cyber metrics frameworks, KPIs, and performance dashboards for leadership and mission teams. * Integrate data from multiple cyber tools, sensors, and intelligence sources into unified analytic products. * Conduct trend analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling to identify emerging threats or operational gaps. * Support cyber operations teams by providing actionable insights derived from analytics and visualization tools. * Collaborate with intelligence analysts, system engineers, and mission partners to refine data requirements and improve analytic outputs. * Ensure compliance with IC cybersecurity standards, data-handling policies, and security protocols. * Develop automation scripts and data pipelines to streamline ingestion, normalization, and visualization processes. * Participate in technical briefings, documentation development, and engineering reviews. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Debug a Kubernetes Operator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/487-debug-a-kubernetes-operator) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Add Location-based Searching to Site with ElasticSearch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/77-add-location-based-searching-to-site-with-elasticsearch) - [Serverless Observability: where SLOs meet transforms](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/854-serverless-observability-where-slos-meet-transforms) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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