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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Arcfield, Inc. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Synchronous Optical Networking, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Computer Data Storage, Ethernet, Multi-protocol Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Server Virtualization, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fa84efdf00344905 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Server virtualization?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph * A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or other associated discipline * BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7 * Demonstrated experience with encryption technologies * Demonstrated experience with operating systems * Demonstrated experience with database technologies * Demonstrated experience with networking, including Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), and Ethernet * Demonstrated experience with routing, switching, firewalls, and data protection * Demonstrated experience with cloud computing * Demonstrated experience with information storage * Demonstrated experience with virtual machine technology * Demonstrated experience with cyber risks, exploits, vulnerabilities, and associated mitigations * Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and oversight to technical, non-technical, and senior-level personnel * Demonstrated experience conducting security reviews and assessments * Demonstrated experience with information technology, including a practical understanding of application, system, and network security best practices * Demonstrated experience with information security policies * Demonstrated experience in identifying and managing information security risks in an enterprise environment * Demonstrated experience making reasoned, timely, and fact-based decisions and conveying that reasoning to customers and team members, * Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process, as well as the Project Management and Risk Management Frameworks * Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's diverse information technology infrastructure, including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture * Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Sponsor's cloud computing environment * Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) ## Description * Serve as the customer-facing Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all cybersecurity-related issues. * Provide policy guidance and cybersecurity direction across the Sponsor's Directorates and/or Mission Centers. * Support information system security topics across multiple organizational components. * Ensure cybersecurity compliance with applicable laws, Executive Orders, National Security Systems, National Security Memoranda, and Sponsor policies and guidelines. * Advise on the development, deployment, operations, implementation, and support of component information systems. * Apply both technical and policy expertise to ensure secure system lifecycle management. * Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations. * Assess and provide recommendations to improve cybersecurity posture across systems and programs ## Related Videos - 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