Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Polygraph Required

cFocus Software Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

cFocus Software Incorporated is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington DC. This position requires active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance and involves overseeing cybersecurity activities, developing security strategies, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in application security and secure software development, along with a relevant Bachelor’s degree. This is an on-site position in the DC, MD, and VA area.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.
• 8+ years of experience with application security and secure software development.
• Experience in security architecture design and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity leadership and oversight for all contract activities.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and policies.
• Coordinate with Government cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Application security

Secure software development

Cybersecurity leadership

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security)

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to join our program supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This position is on site in the Washington DC, MD, & VA area. This position requires a TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience with application security and secure software development
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security)

Duties

• Provides cybersecurity leadership and oversight for all contract activities.
• Develops and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Leads security architecture design, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Coordinates with Government cybersecurity teams and ensures compliance with all applicable security frameworks and regulations.
• Oversee security testing, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.
• Mentors cybersecurity staff and promote security awareness across the contractor team