Senior CyberSecurity Engineer

Client Growth Resources, Inc

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Relocation assistance

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in Annapolis, MD to lead critical security initiatives in highly classified environments.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise security strategy with direct impact on mission success. The candidate will provide technical leadership across complex cybersecurity programs, drive risk-based decisions, and ensure security solutions meet government standards.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in system security or cybersecurity engineering leadership.
  • 2+ years of project leadership experience.
  • Master’s degree in CS/CE/Forensics or related field.
  • Extensive experience with government customers and classified systems.
  • Proven ability to operate in highly secure, mission‑driven environments.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and strengthen the operational security posture of information systems.
  • Develop, update, and implement System Security Plans (SSPs).
  • Conduct insider threat analysis and produce formal findings and recommendations.
  • Lead medium- to large-scale information security initiatives across enterprise environments.
  • Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise, technical direction, and leadership to teams and stakeholders.
  • Deliver security outcomes that meet mission needs and comply with government standards and requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering
Technical leadership
Government customers
Classified systems experience
Risk-based security

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, or related field
Bachelor’s degree + experience considered

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Annapolis, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Salary: $220,000–$240,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Available

POSITION SUMMARY

We are hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead critical security engineering initiatives and help shape enterprise security strategy in highly classified environments. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to make a direct impact where security, precision, and mission success matter most.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership across complex cybersecurity efforts, influence risk-based security decisions, and strengthen the resilience of systems that support high-priority operations. Your expertise will help guide both strategy and execution, ensuring security solutions are practical, effective, and aligned with mission demands.

This position is ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity leader who thrives in high-stakes settings, brings deep technical insight, and is ready to drive meaningful outcomes at the highest levels. If you are looking for a role where your leadership will be valued, your decisions will carry weight, and your work will support critical national security objectives, this is an exceptional opportunity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain and strengthen the operational security posture of information systems
  • Develop, update, and implement System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Conduct insider threat analysis and produce formal findings and recommendations
  • Lead medium- to large-scale information security initiatives across enterprise environments
  • Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise, technical direction, and leadership to teams and stakeholders
  • Deliver security outcomes that meet mission needs and comply with government standards and requirements
  • Recommend practical, risk-based solutions to complex cybersecurity and enterprise IT challenges
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 12+ years of experience in system security, cybersecurity engineering, or related technical leadership roles
  • 2+ years of project leadership experience
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, or a related field
  • A Bachelor’s degree plus additional relevant experience may be considered
  • Extensive experience working with government customers and classified systems
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in highly secure, mission‑driven environments
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Competitive salary of $220,000–$240,000
  • Full‑time opportunity supporting critical national security work
  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
  • A leadership role with meaningful impact on enterprise cybersecurity strategy and execution

If you are a proven cybersecurity leader with deep technical expertise and experience in classified environments, this opportunity offers the chance to drive secure mission success on a scale.

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