Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Technical Lead, Secret)

VulnU; Washington; On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Learning budget

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer – Technical Lead to drive advanced security initiatives for federal and National Security System environments. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, product teams, assessors, and technical stakeholders, focusing on secure architecture and compliance.

The role requires a Secret clearance, strong NFST/RMF knowledge, and experience with NIAP evaluations. Location includes VA/DC areas with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience with federal security evaluations and NIAP/Common Criteria preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives across complex federal environments.
• Advise senior leaders, product teams, and assessors on security evaluations.
• Contribute to secure architecture, cryptographic compliance, and federal authorization requirements.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

NIST RMF knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FIPS 140-2/140-3

NIAP/Common Criteria

NSA CSfC

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer – Technical Lead to drive advanced security initiatives for federal and National Security System environments. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, product teams, assessors, and technical stakeholders, focusing on secure architecture and compliance.

The role requires a Secret clearance, strong NFST/RMF knowledge, and experience with NIAP evaluations. Location includes VA/DC areas with competitive compensation.