Cyber Security Engineer - Expert

Are you a seasoned cyber security professional with a passion for protecting mission-critical systems and shaping enterprise security strategies? Mission Intelligence Group is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to lead the design, integration, and advancement of security capabilities across complex government information systems. In this role, you will help ensure security is engineered into every phase of the system lifecycle, from concept development through deployment and sustainment.

Your Role

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for architecting, designing, and guiding the implementation of secure information systems in support of national security missions. You will collaborate with engineering teams, evaluate emerging technologies, oversee cybersecurity engineering efforts, and help drive the development of security architectures, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives for both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support development teams in the design, development, and modernization of secure information systems.
• Conduct product evaluations and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify effective cybersecurity solutions.
• Translate security requirements, regulations, and environmental conditions into secure system architectures and designs.
• Contribute to system concept development and the capability phase of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Develop and maintain Security Architectures, Technology Roadmaps, and investment strategies.
• Ensure information assurance and cybersecurity requirements are integrated into system designs and implementations.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to Senior, Mid-Level, and Junior Cyber Security Engineers.
• Support the engineering, configuration, and deployment of cybersecurity solutions across enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system resilience, security posture, and mission effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field OR 18+ years of Cyber Security Engineering experience in government or industry environments.
• 18+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives within government or industry.
• DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification compliance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Information security requirements analysis
  • Security architecture and engineering
  • Secure system design and development
  • Enterprise cybersecurity implementations

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-scale cybersecurity engineering efforts involving the architecture, design, development, and configuration of secure systems.
• Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions leveraging:
  • Cloud-based technologies
  • Structured and unstructured Big Data environments
  • Automation and Augmentation technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions
• Experience supporting modernization initiatives across both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Strong leadership experience mentoring and overseeing cybersecurity engineering teams.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate them into secure enterprise architectures.

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Why Mission Intelligence Group

At Mission Intelligence Group, engineers are trusted to focus on mission outcomes, not bureaucracy. You will work alongside experienced GEOINT professionals who value clear communication, disciplined engineering, and systems that work as intended in operational environments.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off

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Join Our Team

If you are motivated by supporting GEOINT analysts, improving mission systems, and delivering reliable capabilities to the operational community, we invite you to apply.