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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $113,000 - $188,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Open Source Technology
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9307551/cyber-security-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited universtiy.
 * Minimum SIX (6)+ years of overall work experience.
 * Relevant cybersecurity or IT security experience.
 * An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.
 * US Citizenship is contractually required.
 * Strong understanding of National Security Systems security considerations, NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and DoD Cyber Workforce Framework/DoD 8140 qualification requirements.
 * Demonstrated experience supporting or leading NIAP/Common Criteria evaluations for security products or technologies intended for federal government use.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

 * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
 * Master's Degree in relevant cybersecurity or IT field
 * ne or more of the following certifications: GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) OR GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
 * Working knowledge of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408) and the Common Methodology for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 18045).
 * Experience with NSA CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) programs and compliance
 * Experience with open-source reviews and supply chain assessments
 * Experience authoring or reviewing Security Targets, interpreting Protection Profiles, mapping Security Functional and Assurance Requirements, and producing evaluation evidence.
 * Experience coordinating with a CCTL, independent assessor, certification body, or equivalent product security evaluation organization.
 * Experience with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography and federal cryptographic requirements.

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Engineer - Technical Lead to lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives across complex federal and National Security System environments. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, product teams, assessors, and technical stakeholders, with particular emphasis on various product evaluations, secure architecture, cryptographic compliance, national security systems and federal authorization requirements.