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# Principal Engineer -Cyber Security

- **Company:** A3 Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f7ea12bc77129b36

## About the Role

* Master's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
 * 20+ years of Information Technology professional experience.
 * 10+ years of FAA security experience supporting the National Airspace System (NAS):
 + Experience with the full lifecycle security compliance for mission-critical systems, ensuring strict adherence to FAA Order 1370.121 (Information Security and Privacy Program) and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4/5 controls.
 + Experience with the network architecture and configuration of the FAA NAS Enterprise Security Gateways (e.g., NESG and RMAG).
 * Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

## Description

* Provide Chief Security Architect-level expertise to develop, review, and validate cybersecurity architectures, designs, and interface specifications for NAS enterprise systems and services.
 * Ensure cybersecurity controls, Zero Trust Architecture principles, and FAA security standards are incorporated into system requirements, design artifacts, engineering baselines, and network architectures.
 * Conduct architecture assessments to identify security gaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with FAA mission needs and NIST frameworks.
 * Advise program leadership on cybersecurity impacts, risks, and architecture trade-offs across enterprise-level solutions.
 * Provide technical leadership to integrate cybersecurity standards, policies, and enterprise security services into both legacy and emerging NAS systems.


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