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# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Acucyber, LLC
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=947ec50c4cd2b15c

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent. Engineering degrees must be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program
3-10+ years of professional experience with cybersecurity engineering
Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M
Active TS/SCI Clearance
,
Desired Skills

CI Poly
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent
Other relevant technical certification(s)

## Description

acuCyber is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the design, integration, assessment, authorization, and ongoing protection of information systems operating within a classified program environment. The engineer works with systems engineering, network engineering, software, integration, and program-security personnel to incorporate cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle. This position is responsible for implementing security controls, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, maintaining cybersecurity documentation, supporting Zero Trust initiatives, and supporting Risk Management Framework activities required to achieve and sustain system authorization.


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