Lead Cybersecurity Engineer — DoD AI/Cloud & DevSecOps

Praescient Analytics

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary

Company-paid healthcare

401(k) with company match

Travel & performance incentives

3 weeks paid time off

$5K annual training allowance

Job summary

Praescient Analytics is hiring a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington, DC. This role supports the Defense Intelligence Agency by driving cybersecurity initiatives and ensuring security in next-generation analytic applications.

The position requires a minimum of eight years of experience in application security and cybersecurity engineering, alongside an active TS/SCI clearance. The company offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum of eight years of senior-level experience in application security and cybersecurity engineering within DoD/IC environments.
Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification required.
Active TS/SCI clearance (with ability to pass/maintain a CI Polygraph).
U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and policies in alignment with NIST SP 800-53.
Engage with the DIA CIO to ensure compliance with security mandates.
Enforce secure software development lifecycles and coding standards.
Oversee integration of security in CI/CD pipelines.
Manage incident response protocols and cybersecurity operations.
Prepare compliance artifacts for ATO submissions.
Mentor junior cybersecurity staff on security frameworks.