Cyber Security Solutions Engineer

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer to provide SETA support for evaluating, designing, and integrating cybersecurity solutions across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role emphasizes translating requirements into practical architectures, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to improve security, interoperability, and resilience.

The ideal candidate has strong background in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and enterprise integration, with experience in

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• BS/ MS/ or PhD with relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, security solution design, or technical integration efforts.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network security, and enterprise security technologies.
• Ability to assess technical requirements, evaluate solution alternatives, and recommend cybersecurity improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze enterprise security requirements and recommend technical solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Develop conceptual and detailed security solution designs, including technical architecture and integration approaches.
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend solutions based on operational effectiveness, scalability, interoperability, and cost.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application, and DevSecOps teams to guide security solution implementation.
• Conduct technical assessments, proofs of concept, and feasibility evaluations of cybersecurity products.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve cybersecurity capabilities across enterprise platforms.
• Develop technical documentation, solution recommendations, implementation guidance, and architectural diagrams.
• Ensure proposed security solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and organizational objectives.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Cybersecurity engineering

Security solution design

Systems engineering

Threat assessment

Education

BS degree

MS degree

PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Overview

Arcfield is seeking a Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for the evaluation, design, and integration of cybersecurity solutions supporting mission-critical enterprise ground capabilities.

This position will support the development and modernization of secure enterprise systems, helping translate cybersecurity requirements into practical technical solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role requires a strong technical foundation in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and enterprise integration.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to assess emerging technologies, evaluate security architectures, and recommend solutions that improve cybersecurity, interoperability, scalability, and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyze enterprise security requirements and recommend technical solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
2. Develop conceptual and detailed security solution designs, including technical architecture and integration approaches.
3. Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend solutions based on operational effectiveness, scalability, interoperability, and cost.
4. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application, and DevSecOps teams to guide security solution implementation.
5. Conduct technical assessments, proofs of concept, and feasibility evaluations of cybersecurity products.
6. Identify opportunities to automate and improve cybersecurity capabilities across enterprise platforms.
7. Develop technical documentation, solution recommendations, implementation guidance, and architectural diagrams.
8. Ensure proposed security solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• BS degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience; OR MS degree with 6-8 years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, security solution design, or technical integration efforts.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network security, and enterprise security technologies.
• Familiarity with on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure and associated security considerations.
• Ability to assess technical requirements, evaluate solution alternatives, and recommend cybersecurity improvements.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes, technical documentation, and security standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other Government environments.
• Familiarity with zero-trust principles, identity and access management, network segmentation, or cloud security.
• Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks, Risk Management Framework (RMF), or federal security standards.
• Exposure to DevSecOps, security automation, or cybersecurity product evaluations.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $115,575.93Max: $200,964.12

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.