Cyber Security Project Engineer

GRVTY; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Company events

Job summary

GRVTY seeks a Cyber Security Project Engineer with TS/SCI + Poly to join critical defense programs in Herndon, VA. This role focuses on in-depth penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable data for senior decision-makers.

Candidates will work on enterprise security projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing tests, and advancing risk mitigation with comprehensive reporting. On-site work in Northern VA is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Proven experience in cyber security or related IT field.
• Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing.
• Experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
• Knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Support penetration testing and ethical hacking to identify risks and vulnerabilities.
• Provide documented, actionable risk and threat mitigation plans for senior decision-makers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform strategic security investments.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Polygraph

Cybersecurity

Penetration testing

Adversarial tactics

Windows security

Linux security

Network security analysis

Risk assessment

IT security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

VMware

Google Cloud

Job description

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Position Title: Cyber Security Project Engineer

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest. Work on this program takes place in Herndon, VA and in various field offices throughout Northern VA (we cannot support remote work), and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

What You'll be Owning

GRVTY is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA.

The Sponsor provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. In this capacity, the Cyber Security Project Engineer will support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking, to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. The intent is to provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions.

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance (applicable to this customer)
• Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
• Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing
• Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
• Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
• Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
• Demonstrated experience using network management tools
• Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
• Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
• Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations

What Would be Nice to Have

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline
• Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
• Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
• Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
• Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Computing Services
• Demonstrated experience with cloud services and infrastructure
• One or more of the relevant certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)

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Pay Range

At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

Virginia Pay Range

$150,000 - 250,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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