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# Principal Cyber Security Engineer(TS/SCI #26-137)

- **Company:** Strategic Inc
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Reverse Engineering, Information Technology, IDA Pro, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74018450-principal-cyber-security-engineer-ts-sci-26-137

## About the Role

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our team. Experience with prior Department of Defense Science and Technology (S&T) and Research and Development (R&D) platform integration experience teams is what we are looking for. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep understanding of DoD S&T and R&D life cycles to manage integration and transition of platforms to a DoD program of record. This role requires a high degree of technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment., Specialized expertise in cybersecurity and offensive cyber development
-Computer science degree background, including reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery, and exploitation techniques
-Significant experience with applied research or advanced DoD and/or Intelligence Community sponsored research in the realm of cyber (emphasis on applied and advanced)
-Significant experience with stakeholder engagement and technology transition involving the intelligence community, USSOCOM, and/or US Cyber Command
-Significant experience with SECDEVOPS, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and automating workflows.
-3+ years of experience with computer programming languages in C, C++, Python, and Assembly
-Experience with automating reverse engineering and vulnerability detection techniques using Ghidra scripts
-Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR.
-Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump
-Experience in the commercial technology sector, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies
-Management and business experience consistent with technology management support of DARPA programs

Education:
-BS in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field required

Clearance:
-TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required



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