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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CI Poly Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, Network Access Control, Information Technology, IoT Security - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9154114/ci-poly-cybersecurity-engineer ## About the Role * Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects, or 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree * 3+ years of strong experience with Cybersecurity, including experience leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations * Hands-on experience in network architecture and design * Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture * Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including perimeter defense, zero trust, A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, or network access control * Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of offer accept * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 45 days of CSSP-IS date (or offer accept if candidate already has CSSP-IS Cert) or 45 days after CSSP-IS if CSSP-IS is also needed. Plusses: * Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role * Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations * Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams effectively to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high-quality implementation plans and roadmaps * Ability to author technical documentation and whitepapers and blogs on leading Cybersecurity topics and concepts * Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data * Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP * Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills ## Description Insight Global is looking to hire a TS/SCI-cleared Mid-Level Cybersecurity Architect sitting onsite in Washington, DC or Reston, VA. 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