27 security clearance jobs found in Reston, VA

ABOUT THE JOB At Anduril, our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust software systems that empower our mission-critical operations. We're seeking talented C++ software engineers on several teams to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ software for critical defense applications, systems, and infrastructure. Engineer robust, efficient, and scalable solutions, tackling complex algorithmic challenges and memory management critical for real-time operations. Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and other software disciplines to integrate C++ components and ensure seamless system functionality. Debug, test, and profile C++ code to...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Level 4 Senior...

Job Type Full-time Description Job Title/Type: Senior/Principal Software Architect Pay Range: $150,000 - $225,000.00 Are you looking for more than just a seat on a contract? Are you looking for a place where your work truly matters? At Skyline Scientific, your ideas won't get buried in bureaucracy-they'll directly shape mission-critical capabilities for the intelligence and defense communities. Our engineers build cutting-edge software that powers real-world remote sensing, OPIR, and dynamic sensor operations. You'll work alongside experts in AI, high-performance computing, and advanced analytics to solve some of the hardest technical challenges in national security. With top-tier benefits, an entrepreneurial culture, and a close-knit team that values innovation, this is the environment where senior engineers can make a real, measurable impact. Skyline Scientific is seeking a Senior/Principal Software Architect to lead the design and development of advanced software...

JOB TITLE/TYPE: Technical Program Manager (Full-Time/Part-Time) PAY RANGE: $180,000.00-220,000.00 JOB SUMMARY: Tired of working for large defense contractors? Join us at Skyline Scientific! We are a Women-Owned Small Business with a mighty mission to provide the best analytical and technical solutions for our clients. As a Technical Program Manager at Skyline, you'll be leading a team of engineers to create custom tools, analyze data, and produce reports in our OPIR program area. This is a position out of our Tysons, VA office to support customers in the DC-metro area. This position is contingent upon the successful award of the contract. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversight over the team's daily activities, priorities, and customer interface Leading team of scientists and engineers, performing work for government clients. Oversee and manage the schedule, budget, and performance for each effort Prioritize customer requirements and tasks for team members Create...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. This Systems Engineering position is an engineering support role for Computer Based...

Job Type Full-time Description JOB TITLE/TYPE: Senior Data Scientist PAY RANGE: $150,000 - $200,000 LOCATION: McLean, VA JOB SUMMARY : Are you looking for more than just a seat on a contract? Are you looking for a place where your work truly matters? At Skyline Scientific, your ideas won't get buried in bureaucracy-they'll directly shape mission-critical capabilities for the intelligence and defense communities. Our engineers build cutting-edge software that powers real-world remote sensing, OPIR, and dynamic sensor operations. You'll work alongside experts in AI, high-performance computing, and advanced analytics to solve some of the hardest technical challenges in national security. With top-tier benefits, an entrepreneurial culture, and a close-knit team that values innovation, this is the environment where data scientists can make a real, measurable impact. Skyline is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead research, algorithm development, and...

As a highly skilled Database Administrator (DBA), you'll bring your expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and a solid understanding of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) systems. In this role, you will manage and optimize our database environments supporting ICAM implementations, ensuring data integrity, security, availability, and performance. You will expand your expertise, as our ICAM solutions operate within varied data ecosystems. Requirements Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments Experience implementing database security controls aligned with ICAM requirements Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Agent Experience with T-SQL and PowerShell Experience supporting databases within ICAM implementations or identity management solutions Experience in SQL development, including query writing, stored procedures, indexing, and performance tuning Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies...

Full-Time - 100% onsite PAY RANGE: $110,000.00 - $190,000.00 JOB SUMMARY Are you an engineer or software developer looking for a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking defense initiatives in U.S. history? At Skyline Scientific, we are seeking an Algorithm Developer / Engineer to join our close-knit, mission-driven team. This position leverages your skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++ to contribute to next-generation defense technologies and algorithms, transforming AI and helping our country. Our work supports key national security missions, a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). This is your chance to help shape future sensor fusion, missile defense, and national security solutions with science-backed approaches. We are looking for individuals who are execution-focused and highly adaptive. This position is contingent upon the successful award of the contract. Why Join Skyline Scientific? Be Part of...

Who we are SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Its core purposes are to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities, advance cybersecurity methods and technologies, and bring the discipline of software engineering to AI systems. About the role Are you an engineer who enjoys a challenge? Are you excited about working for a Federally Funded Research and Development Center focusing on areas critical to national security? Do you want to join a collaborative team that develops and uses best-in-class tools to enable end-to-end software development? If so, we want you for our team, where you’ll be part of an exciting and impactful culture of collaboration that delivers timely and high-quality...

As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist, you have the skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. As a Ping Identity Subject Matter Expert , you'll play a critical role in the world of IAM and Zero Trust. You'll interface with stakeholders and engineering teams to delve into the details and dependencies of critical processes and users' roles within them. You'll analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements and defining enterprise identity records. You'll use your experience in IAM to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients' most valuable assets. From single sign-on to privileged access systems, you'll have the chance to implement enterprise-class solutions and stop adversaries in their tracks. Requirements 5+ years of experience designing and deploying IAM systems 3+ years of experience with Forgerock or PingFederate and...

Embedded Systems Software Engineer Location: Huntsville, AL Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Relocation Assistance and Signing Bonus Join the future of Embedded Systems Engineering Secmation is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Systems Software Engineer to develop mission-critical cybersecurity solutions supporting defense and industrial applications. In this role, you will design, implement, integrate, and test secure embedded software for advanced RF- and embedded-centric systems that protect autonomous platforms, critical infrastructure, and other high-assurance environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver resilient, high-performance solutions that operate in complex and spectrum-constrained environments. This is a hands-on engineering position with full lifecycle involvement-from architecture and design through integration, validation, and deployment. What You'll Do Design and develop secure embedded software and...

Conduct customer outreach to predict and understand client's organizational needs and user needs. Track cyber security tool usage and make recommendations about future tool investments. Use techniques from quality management to learn from prior development activities and aim to increase the team's efficiency and effectiveness of IT services and processes. Provide strategic recommendations to design, deliver, manage, and improve the way the team and client enterprise uses IT and cyber tools with a focus on FireEye (formerly Mandiant) Infrastructure tools such as MVX, NX, HX, PX, IA, AX, and IAS PCAP. Develop, implement, and assess specific new and emerging technologies, platforms, and services. Apply experience with instructional design/instructional technology as a corporate and company trainer. Lead the development of training and planning lessons and curriculums as appropriate. Work collaboratively with technology development teams in a DevOps environment employing Agile...

Meets all qualifications and skills of a Journeyman plus independently manages multiple complex work assignments with minimal oversight and review. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Requirements Demonstrated experience serving customers who need technical assistance via phone or e-mail; troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical hardware and/or software issues, and providing quick resolution and customer service. Demonstrated experience working help desk issues in a classified environment, excellent oral and written communication skills. Minimum 6 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years. In addition, shall possess a degree in an area...

As an IAM engineer, you'll play a critical role in the world of IAM and Zero Trust. In this role, you'll support large-scale IAM projects for our clients. You'll interface with stakeholders and engineering teams to delve into the details and dependencies of critical processes and users' roles within them. As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialist, you have the skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. You'll analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements and defining enterprise identity records. You'll use your experience in IAM to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients' most valuable assets. From single sign-on to privileged access systems, you'll have the chance to implement enterprise-class solutions and stop adversaries in their tracks. Requirements 3+ years of experience with PKI in cybersecurity Experience with Active...

We are seeking a seasoned Endace Implementation & Sustainment Engineer to architect, deploy, integrate, and operate Endace packet capture, monitoring, and network recording platforms across a large, distributed enterprise. The ideal candidate has deep experience in network forensics, packet analytics, and telemetry architecture, combined with hands-on familiarity supporting Zero Trust visibility and segmentation strategies. This role owns the end-to-end lifecycle for Endace systems-including design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and long-term optimization-while integrating the platform with SIEM/SOAR, detection engineering, analytics tooling, and broader Zero Trust security controls. Responsibilities include leading the design, deployment, and configuration of Endace appliances for enterprise-scale packet capture. Developing packet capture strategies aligned to network architecture, mission requirements, and Zero Trust visibility controls. Building...

Design, deploy, manage, and operationalize enterprise endpoint data protection controls as a Trellix Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Engineer. Serve as the technical owner for Trellix EDR/DLP components, ensuring sensitive data is identified, monitored, and protected across the enterprise. Use analytical, engineering, and stakeholder engagement capabilities to assist with information protection strategy. Play a core role in safeguarding the organization's data. Build an enterprise-grade data protection program with visibility across security leadership, risk, and operational teams. Lead enterprise deployment, configuration, tuning, and maintenance of Trellix Endpoint DLP, including policy automation, agent health, and performance optimization. Assist with analyzing, testing, and operationalizing DLP policies, rulesets, classification logic, and incident workflows aligned to data governance requirements. Integrate the Trellix DLP platform with SIEM, SOAR, CASB, CMDB, and identity...

The Knowledge Manager shall assist aligning processes and technology to enable information sharing. Knowledge managers employ centralized and peripheral databases, content management, records management systems and shapes workflow and processes. Post, edit, distribute, and maintain appropriate content on classified and unclassified website / portals. Organize data, establishing file structures, and ensuring information is captured and stored in locations accessible to authorized users. Provide knowledge management support to enable information sharing among analysts and organizations by shaping workflow / processes. Requirements 3+ years of experience supporting intelligence analysis knowledge management 3+ years of experience supporting business process analysis and improvement Experience using project management tools to manage intelligence production Ability to develop, benchmark, analyze, and track key production metrics Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced...

As a Systems Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted with supporting an enterprise - wide Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) implementation effort, as well as Identity Access Management (IAM) solutions and systems to facilitate User Life-Cycle Management. In this role, a typical day may include: • Installing, configuring, and deploying Radiant Logic: migrate code and data, integration with other systems for automation, etc. • Participating in system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing of an ICAM solution • Installing, integrating, configuring, and deploying Identity Access Management (IAM) solutions and systems to facilitate User Life-Cycle Management • Creating, validating, and justifying security solutions and designs consistent with Government customer objectives and best practices • Engaging with Government stakeholders to gather project requirements and develop complex solutions towards...

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.   Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.   If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.   Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.   The Position: AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (JSE V&V)-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not...