Senior MLS Security Architect for High-Assurance Systems

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

Job summary

Eccalon, LLC in Hanover, MD is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect to define, implement, and evaluate advanced cybersecurity solutions for high-assurance environments, including MLS, risk management, and NIST/CMMI-aligned programs. This role requires independent work and technical leadership.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure security controls meet mission and regulatory needs in sensitive and classified settings.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of information protection experience for sensitive or classified information.
• Experience with IT risk assessments and security control evaluations.
• Ability to lead security initiatives independently and mentor others.
• Strong understanding of MLS, NIST CSF, and CMMI practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and document high-assurance security requirements.
• Evaluate security products for classified environments.
• Design MLS-compliant security solutions.
• Lead risk assessments aligned to NIST CSF and CMMI.
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts.
• Align security solutions with mission and operational needs.

Skills

Security leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Independent work

IT risk assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

PKI

CMMI

MLS design concepts

Job description

Eccalon, LLC in Hanover, MD is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect to define, implement, and evaluate advanced cybersecurity solutions for high-assurance environments, including MLS, risk management, and NIST/CMMI-aligned programs. This role requires independent work and technical leadership.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure security controls meet mission and regulatory needs in sensitive and classified settings.