Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Sabre Systems Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as the lead technical authority for custom application development and automation solutions across the environment.

You will act as the primary subject matter expert for enterprise architecture, cybersecurity risk management, governance, data protection, and secure solution design. Collaboration with leadership will drive secure, compliant, and high-value data assets across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with eight or more years of relevant experience, or Master’s with four years, or an expert-level certification in solution architecture.
• Experience with enterprise solution architecture, governance, and secure DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for secure application, workflow, and analytics development across the program.
• Own end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring security, compliance, scalability, and resilience from requirements through deployment.
• Establish, implement, and enforce governance frameworks, secure development standards, architecture patterns, and role-based access controls.
• Ensure all solutions meet cybersecurity, data-protection, continuity of operations, and federal compliance requirements (including DHS and USCG directives).
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and mitigation planning for new and existing solutions.
• Provide technical and security-focused guidance to journeyman and junior engineers; collaborate closely with program leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Secure architecture

Risk mitigation

Cybersecurity design

Identity & access mgmt

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years

Master’s degree + 4 years

Expert-level solution architect cert.

Tools

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Security+ / CISSP / CCSP

Job description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as the lead technical authority for all custom application development and automation solutions. In this role, you will also act as the primary subject matter expert for enterprise architecture, cybersecurity risk management, governance, data protection, and secure solution design across the environment. You will work closely with business and functional-area leadership to improve the security, quality, and value of core data assets; ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements; and support the department’s strategic technical direction.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Location: Hybrid – National Capital Region
• Hybrid work with on‑site presence required for classified work
• Occasional CONUS travel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for secure application, workflow, and analytics development across the program
• Own end‑to‑end solution architecture, ensuring security, compliance, scalability, and resilience from requirements through deployment
• Establish, implement, and enforce governance frameworks, secure development standards, architecture patterns, and role‑based access controls
• Ensure all solutions meet cybersecurity, data‑protection, continuity of operations, and federal compliance requirements (including DHS and USCG directives)
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and mitigation planning for new and existing solutions
• Provide technical and security-focused guidance to journeyman and junior engineers; collaborate closely with program leadership and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus eight (8) years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree plus four (4) years of relevant experience OR an expert‑level technical certification in solution architecture plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum three (3) years supporting government agencies in designing and deploying enterprise‑scale, security‑sensitive solutions; USCG or DHS preferred
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise solution architecture, governance frameworks, compliance‑driven design, and secure development practices
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher. Must be a U.S. Citizen

Experience/Skills

• Expertise in secure enterprise solution architecture, risk mitigation, and cybersecurity-aligned design
• Experience building scalable applications, integrations, and automated workflows in regulated environments
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, identity and access management, data classification, and secure DevOps principles
• Experience providing technical leadership and systems-integration support for mission‑critical government programs

Certification(s)

• Preferred: Security+, CCSP, CISSP, or other cybersecurity certifications
• Expert‑level Solution Architect certification (e.g., PL‑600 equivalent or similar) a plus

Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $155,000.00 - $175,000.00

Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility

This requisition is not bonus-eligible, but we still welcome and value your referrals. At Sabre Systems, we encourage employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.

Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever‑evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.

With over three decades in business, Sabre Systems, LLC remains committed to our small business values and a people‑first philosophy. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication. Our collaborative environment supports continuous learning and professional growth at all levels. We prioritize the health, well‑being, and success of our employees, offering comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs. Join us and be part of a thriving, people‑driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

EEO Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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