Senior Cybersecurity Engineer & MLS Security Architect

Eccalon, LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon, LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect for on-site work in Hanover, MD. The role focuses on MLS-based security architecture, risk management, and NIST/CMMI-aligned programs for high-assurance systems.

You will lead security design, mentor staff, and collaborate across teams to ensure compliant security solutions for sensitive environments. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring no active clearance but clearable, per the job posting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information protection, governance of security programs for sensitive/classified info.
• Experience performing IT risk assessments, threat analysis, and security control evaluations.
• Capable of working independently as a senior technical resource.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Define and document security requirements for high-assurance systems and applications.
• Evaluate security technologies for classified environments.
• Design and implement MLS-compliant security solutions.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments aligned to NIST CSF and CMMI maturity models.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security with mission and operations.

Skills

MLS

Security Architecture

Risk Assessments

NIST CSF

CMMI

Mentoring

Independent Worker

Threat Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/CS/IS)

Tools

PKI

Job description

Eccalon, LLC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect for on-site work in Hanover, MD. The role focuses on MLS-based security architecture, risk management, and NIST/CMMI-aligned programs for high-assurance systems.

You will lead security design, mentor staff, and collaborate across teams to ensure compliant security solutions for sensitive environments. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring no active clearance but clearable, per the job posting.