Cyber Security Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k match

Paid time off

Training and development

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance to join a premier project in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on penetration testing, ethical hacking, and risk analysis to inform strategic decisions for enterprise information systems.

The candidate will work on advanced security testing, design, and review of configurations across Windows, Linux, and virtual platforms, including hypervisors and cloud environments. On-site work required in Northern VA.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Demonstrated cyber security work experience.
• Experience with cyber penetration testing.
• Experience leveraging adversarial tactics for hands-on security testing.
• Experience applying attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
• Knowledge of security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtualization.
• Experience designing or testing IT security architectures.
• Experience performing network security analysis.
• Experience analyzing network architectures.
• Experience using network management tools.
• Experience developing risk management methodologies.
• Experience analyzing test results for risk mitigation.
• Experience testing enterprise systems and hypervisors.

Responsibilities

• Support penetration testing and ethical hacking to assess risk and vulnerabilities.
• Provide senior leadership with documented, actionable data for strategic decisions.
• Contribute to IT security architecture design, testing, and implementation.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Penetration testing

Cyber security

Adversarial tactics

System exploitation

Linux/Windows/virtual platforms

Security architecture

Network security analysis

Network architectures

Risk management

Hypervisors

Windows installations

Public / private security groups

Cloud computing (Google Cloud)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

Google Cloud

Job description

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.

$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-the-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.

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

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 [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.