Lead Cyber Engineer - Clearance Required

International Executive Service Corps; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) + match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cydecor, a premier Federal Government solutions provider, seeks a Lead Cyber Engineer to deliver senior technical leadership for Navy cybersecurity, systems engineering, and IT modernization initiatives. You will oversee engineering teams, translate mission requirements into secure, scalable solutions, and ensure RMF compliance across multiple task orders.

The role requires 8+ years in DoD systems, an active TS clearance, and experience with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting DoD/Navy systems.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with RMF and DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Experience installing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise information systems.
• Strong leadership and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for cybersecurity and systems integration.
• Lead planning, execution, and oversight across engineering workstreams.
• Oversee deployment and sustainment of enterprise information systems and secure networks.
• Mentor engineers and ensure technical quality of deliverables.
• Coordinate with Government leads and stakeholders.

Skills

8+ years DoD systems experience

Top Secret Clearance

Navy/DoD enterprise

RMF security engineering

Network security

Systems integration

Leadership

DoD RMF compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft Server

Red Hat

Job description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Engineer to provide senior technical leadership supporting Department of the Navy cybersecurity, systems engineering, and enterprise IT modernization initiatives. As designated Key Personnel, this individual will serve as the senior engineering authority responsible for cybersecurity engineering, systems integration, secure network infrastructure, and technical execution across multiple task orders.

The Lead Cyber Engineer will oversee engineering teams responsible for designing, integrating, securing, deploying, and sustaining enterprise information systems supporting Navy operations. This position requires a strategic engineering leader capable of translating mission requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense and Navy cybersecurity standards.

The Lead Cyber Engineer provides technical leadership across all engineering disciplines supporting contract execution, including systems engineering, cybersecurity engineering, network infrastructure, systems integration, configuration management, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance. This individual partners closely with Government technical leadership to ensure engineering activities meet operational objectives while minimizing technical risk and maintaining secure, resilient enterprise capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the senior technical authority for cybersecurity engineering and systems integration activities.
• Lead technical planning, execution, and oversight across multiple engineering workstreams.
• Direct engineering teams responsible for enterprise information systems supporting Navy operations.
• Lead engineering efforts involving:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Systems architecture
  • Engineering design
  • Configuration management
  • System deployment
  • Technical implementation
  • Training coordination
• Oversee installation, integration, and sustainment of:
  • Enterprise information systems
  • Secure network infrastructure
  • Data and voice cabling systems
  • Secure communications capabilities
• Ensure cybersecurity engineering activities comply with:
  • Department of Defense cybersecurity policies
  • Navy technical standards
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
  • Contract and Task Order requirements
• Provide technical oversight for network security configuration and administration.
• Support geographically dispersed technical implementations.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering efforts with Government Technical Leads and stakeholders.
• Support engineering planning for enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical quality and completeness.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across the program.

Here’s what you need (Required Qualifications):

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting the operation and sustainment of major Department of Defense systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a major U.S. Navy platform or comparable DoD enterprise environment.
• Experience with:
  • Requirements development
  • Systems architecture
  • Engineering design
  • Configuration management
  • System deployment
  • Technical implementation
  • Training coordination
• Demonstrated experience installing, integrating, and maintaining:
  • Enterprise information systems
  • Structured data and voice cabling
  • Enterprise network infrastructure
  • Secure communications systems
• Strong understanding of:
  • DoD facility environments
  • Critical infrastructure supporting IT operations
  • Network administration
  • Systems administration
  • Cybersecurity engineering
  • IT program management principles
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

Bonus Points If You Have (Desired Qualifications):

• Experience supporting NAVFAC or other Department of the Navy organizations.
• Experience implementing or maintaining RMF-authorized systems.
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Enterprise systems integration experience.
• Cloud infrastructure engineering.
• Zero Trust Architecture implementation.
• Network modernization initiatives.
• Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, Red Hat, or cloud platform certifications.
• CISSP, CASP+, or Security+ certification.
• ITIL Foundation or PMP certification.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed engineering teams.

Security Clearance:

• Interim or Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Human Resources, or a closely related field.

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, Standard Business Hours. Work for this position is primarily performed at Cydecor offices with occasional engagement on-site in Norfolk, Virginia.

Compensation and Benefits:

The projected compensation range for this position is $155,000-190,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

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