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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 180000 - 250000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. Were looking for thoughtful skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission we are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineerto protect and defend critical enterprise and mission IT this role you will be at the forefront of securing complex multi-classification architectures ensuring that the data and technology powering our nations most sensitive missions remain resilient against evolving threats. You will have a direct impact on the security posture of cloud environments and classified enclaves bridging the gap between high-level policy and technical implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Secure enterprise and mission IT infrastructures across diverse operating systems networks and web/database applications.
- Manage and harden storage boundary/perimeter devices and logging/monitoring solutions within cloud environments (e.g. C2S) and classified enclaves.
- Implement policy-based protections for data flows and network boundaries across complex multi-classification architectures.
- Support security certification and accreditation activities (RMF) and lead the development of required security documentation.
- Perform ad-hoc penetration testing formal red/blue team exercises and compliance assessments of classified Federal systems.
- Identify innovative protection strategies that align with budget and infrastructure constraints.
- Communicate and brief technical risks and mitigation options to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Prioritize and coordinate cybersecurity workflows in fast-paced high-stakes environments.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- 10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or information assurance.
- Proven experience securing cloud environments (AWS/C2S/Azure) and classified enclaves.
- Demonstrated expertise in network boundary protection and policy-based data flow implementation.
- Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the security accreditation process.
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and red/blue team methodologies.
- Must possess and maintain relevant cybersecurity professional certification(s) (e.g. CISSP CEH Security or equivalent DoD 8140/8570.01-M certification).
Desired Experience
- Familiarity with DataBricks GitLab or Jira for managing security workflows.
- Experience with advanced logging and monitoring solutions like Splunk or ELK stack.
- Knowledge of Spark or other big data technologies within a secure environment.
- Advanced degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Previous experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) customers.
$180000 - $250000 a year
The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience education certifications skills security clearance level geographic location market conditions and internal addition to base salary eligible employees may participate in Redhorses comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation where applicable.
Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected class.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition atemailprotected
Redhorse Corporation shall in its discretion modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorses changing job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorses sole discretion.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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