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# Cybersecurity & Cyber Operations

- **Company:** AFORGE LLC
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Reverse Engineering, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9029903/cybersecurity-cyber-operations

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience supporting classified environments.
Security+, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or similar certifications are preferred.
Familiarity with SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and security monitoring.

## Description

Salary Range: $110,000-$220,000 annually, depending on seniority, experience, technical expertise, education, and qualifications.
Security Clearance: An active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance is required. Some positions may require eligibility for SCI access or the ability to obtain additional customer-specific clearances.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to meet all customer security requirements.

We are seeking Cybersecurity professionals to support mission systems across classified government environments. Successful candidates will contribute to cyber defense, threat intelligence, security engineering, vulnerability management, incident response, and cyber operations.

Typical Responsibilities:

Monitor and secure enterprise systems and networks.
Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation.
Support incident response and cyber investigations.
Develop security architectures and risk mitigation strategies.
Conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering activities.
Support compliance with RMF, NIST, DoD, and IC security requirements.
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cyber resiliency.


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